Enchanter's nightshade.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial herb

Luz

Full shade to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz baja

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

24 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 8

Floración

Mid to late summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist to mimic its natural forest floor habitat. Watch for wilting during dry spells, as it prefers to stay cool and damp. It can spread quickly, so keep an eye on its footprint in your garden beds.

Riego

Ensure the soil stays damp but not waterlogged.

Abonado

A light application of organic compost in spring is plenty.

Poda

Cut back dead stems in late autumn or early spring.

Trasplante

Divide clumps every few years to keep the plant vigorous.

Suelo

Humus rich and moist

pH del suelo

Neutral to slightly acidic

Temperatura

-20 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Seguridad

Personas

There is no significant toxicity reported for this plant.

Niños

The small, sticky burrs can be a nuisance if they get stuck in hair or clothing.

Alérgenos por contacto

The foliage can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

There are no notable respiratory allergens associated with this plant.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible and should be avoided.

Cómo identificarla

• Opposite ovate leaves with pointed tips
• Small white or pinkish flowers
• Two petals per flower
• Hooked bristles on fruit capsules
• Slender stems reaching knee height

Altura

0,2 a 0,6m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,9m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, pink, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

green, brown, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth appears on leaves during periods of high humidity.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Group this plant with other shade lovers that enjoy consistent moisture to create a lush woodland display.

Buenas compañeras

• anémona de madera — They share similar requirements for moist, shaded woodland environments.
• Asarum canadense — This makes a lovely, low growing companion for shaded areas.

Especies parecidas

• Circaea alpina — It is a smaller, more delicate relative found in cooler, higher elevations.

Ciencia

Familia

Onagraceae

Género

Circaea

Orden

Myrtales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe, Western Asia, and parts of North America.

Conservación

This plant is common and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in moist, shaded woodland floors where it competes for light under the canopy.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, flies

Usos

woodland garden, shade groundcover

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

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Is it invasive?

It can be aggressive in small gardens due to its spreading rhizomes.

Does it need full sun?

No, it prefers deep to partial shade.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Circaea honors the sorceress Circe, while lutetiana refers to Lutetia, the ancient name for Paris.

Bueno saberlo

• It is commonly known as enchanter's nightshade.
• The genus name refers to Circe, the Greek enchantress, due to its woodland habitat.
• It spreads via underground rhizomes to form colonies.

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