Erythronium albidum aka White Dog's Tooth Violet

Taxonomy

Common names

White Dog's Tooth Violet, White Trout Lily, Small White Fawn Lily, White Adder's Tongue

How to care for White Dog's Tooth Violet

Difficulty

Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can successfully care for White Dog's Tooth Violet due to its easy-going nature.

Water

White Dog's Tooth Violet should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

White Dog's Tooth Violet 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.

Lighting

To ensure optimal growth, the White Dog's Tooth Violet prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Toxicity

No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

Fertilizer

The White Dog's Tooth Violet is known for its slow growth and doesn't require fertilizing beyond its potting soil. Replacing the soil in its pot once a year should offer it sufficient nutrition. It's essential to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not from fertilizers.

Growth-pattern

White Dog's Tooth Violet grows vertically and new growth emerges from the top of the plant.

Region of origin

White Dog's Tooth Violet’s native range is Eastern N. America - Ontario to Minnesota, south to Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.


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