Water
Water regularly, especially during the growing season. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. In cooler months, reduce watering frequency.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
Tailed-leaf isodon (Isodon excisus) is an herbaceous perennial native to East Asia, known for its serrated leaves and sometimes ornamental qualities in gardens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of sunlight daily for best flowering.
Regular
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in cooler months.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C during the day and slightly cooler at night.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer; cease in dormancy.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during the growing season. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. In cooler months, reduce watering frequency.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage bushier growth. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Pinching back the tips of young shoots can promote a more compact form.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining potting mix, keeping them moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Seed propagation is also possible but may result in variable offspring.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repot in spring before new growth begins. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Tailed-Leaf Isodon (Isodon excisus)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Isodon |
| Species | Isodon excisus |
Similar in genus Isodon
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