Akalbir
Datisca cannabina
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., India, Iran, Iraq, Kirgizstan, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Nepal, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Uzbekistan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Datiscaceae
- Genus:
- Datisca
- Species:
- Datisca cannabina
- USDA Symbol:
- DACA16
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 250 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers riverbanks and moist, rich soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are very small and require light for germination. Surface sow and keep moist.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. If no germination in 3 months, try 4C 1-2 months, then 20C again.