Also known as Aluminium Plant · Artillery Plant · Golden Archangel
Variegated Yellow Archangel (Lamium galeobdolon) is a vigorous groundcover with attractive silver-variegated foliage and bright yellow flowers in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade to Shade
25% intensity
Thrives in dappled shade or full shade; tolerates some morning sun but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Prefers consistently moist soil; avoid drying out completely or becoming waterlogged.
Moist, Well-drained, Humus-rich
50% intensity
Average Room Temperature
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-24°C; can tolerate cooler conditions in winter.
Light Feeding
25% intensity
Feed with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during warmer months and active growth. Water thoroughly when the top centimeter of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to remove any dead or leggy stems. Pinch back tips to encourage bushier growth. Regular pruning helps keep the plant looking tidy and can rejuvenate older specimens.
Prune in late spring after flowering.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be 10-15 cm long, with the lower leaves removed. Plant them in moist, well-draining potting mix.
They root readily in warm, humid conditions.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repot in spring before new growth begins to avoid disturbing the plant during its active growing phase.
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Where Variegated Yellow Archangel (Lamium galeobdolon) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Lamium |
| Species | Lamium galeobdolon |
Similar in genus Lamium
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