Trillium erectum aka Bethroot
Taxonomy
Common names
Bethroot, Red Trillium, Wake Robin, Purple Trillium, Stinking BenjaminHow to care for Bethroot
Difficulty
With its straightforward care requirements, Bethroot is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.
Water
Bethroot should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Soil
Bethroot 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.
Toxicity
Bethroot is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.
Fertilizer
The Bethroot 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
The Bethroot displays clumping growth habits, with new shoots arising from the soil close to the parent plant.
Region of origin
Bethroot’s native range is Eastern N. America - Quebec to Ontario and Michigan, south to Tennessee.
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