Galanthus plicatus aka Snowdrop
Taxonomy ID: 3850
Galanthus plicatus, commonly known as the pleated snowdrop, is a bulbous perennial plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to eastern Europe and western Asia and blooms during the spring season. This clump-forming herbaceous perennial grows up to 15 cm tall and features broad, glaucous, deep green leaves that are pleated and can reach up to 2 cm in width. The leaves have folded edges, both when in bud and after they unfurl. The nodding white flowers, which appear in spring, consist of six white tepals. The outer three tepals are white, measuring 2-3 cm in length, while the inner three are shorter, notched, and marked with an inverted green horseshoe shape. In the subspecies Galanthus plicatus subsp. byzantinus, the inner tepals also have a green mark at the base. Overall, Galanthus plicatus is a beautiful and distinctive spring-flowering perennial with pleated leaves and elegant white flowers.
Common names
Snowdrop, Pleated SnowdropMore information about Snowdrop
How difficult is it to take care of Snowdrop
With its straightforward care requirements, Snowdrop is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.
What are the water needs for Snowdrop
Snowdrop should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
What is the right soil for Snowdrop
Snowdrop 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 Snowdrop
Once the Snowdrop has doubled in size or after a year has passed, it should be moved to a new pot. By replacing the soil with fresh potting soil containing all the vital nutrients, your plant will receive all the sustenance it needs, negating the requirement for fertilizer. It's important to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.
Is Snowdrop toxic to humans/pets?
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.
What seasonal care does Snowdrop need?
During the wintertime, it is common for Snowdrop plants to go dormant and their growth rate may slow down. Therefore, the amount of waterings should be spaced out more.
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