Dicentra cucullaria aka Dutchman's Breeches

Q: What are the water needs for Dutchman's Breeches

Dutchman's Breeches should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Q: What is the right soil for Dutchman's Breeches

Dutchman's Breeches loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Q: Is Dutchman's Breeches toxic to humans/pets?

Dutchman's Breeches is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

Taxonomy ID: 8394

Genus Dicentra Family Papaveraceae Order Ranunculales Class Magnoliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta

Dicentra cucullaria, also known as Dutchman's britches or Dutchman's breeches, is a compact clump-forming, tuberous perennial herbaceous plant. It is native to rich woods of eastern North America, but also has a disjunct population in the Columbia Basin. The plant features deeply lobed or cut, blue-green leaves that can reach up to 25cm in length. In early spring, it produces delicate white flowers, occasionally tinged with pink, with yellow to greenish-yellow tips. The common name Dutchman's breeches originates from the resemblance of its white flowers to white breeches.

Common names

Dutchman's Breeches, Turkey Corn, Dutchman's Britches

More information about Dutchman's Breeches

How difficult is it to take care of Dutchman's Breeches

Dutchman's Breeches requires a bit more attention and knowledge to thrive, making it a suitable plant for those with some gardening experience.

What is the region of origin of Dutchman's Breeches

Dutchman's Breeches’s native range is Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to N. Carolina and west to Kansas.

What are the water needs for Dutchman's Breeches

Dutchman's Breeches should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

What is the right soil for Dutchman's Breeches

Dutchman's Breeches loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

How to fertilize Dutchman's Breeches

The Dutchman's Breeches should be repotted either when it doubles in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing new potting soil with all the vital nutrients annually is enough to support the growth of the plant, and thus, there is no need for fertilizer. Remember that plants derive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Is Dutchman's Breeches toxic to humans/pets?

Dutchman's Breeches is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

What seasonal care does Dutchman's Breeches need?

During the cold period, it is common for Dutchman's Breeches to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more during this period.

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