Crowdipper
Pinellia ternata
- Native to:
- China, Hainan, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan
Sun Jiao (Interaccoonale)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Pinellia
- Species:
- Pinellia ternata
- USDA Symbol:
- PITE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- green, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded or partially shaded areas
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Typically propagated vegetatively via bulbils or tubers rather than seed; seed germination data sparse.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temps incl. freezing for 3 months. Increase light/temp in spring.