Veratrum album aka White Veratrum

If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, White Veratrum is a great choice to test your gardening skills.

White Veratrum should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

White Veratrum 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.

To ensure optimal growth, the White Veratrum prefers bright indirect 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.

Ploi lacks confirmed information on the toxicity of this plant. If you, a relative, or your pet accidentally consume plant material with unknown toxicity, it's best to consult a medical expert.

The White Veratrum should be repotted when it has doubled in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing fresh potting soil with all the essential nutrients each year ensures the plant's well-being, eliminating the need for fertilizer. Remember, plants derive their energy from the sun and not fertilizer.

New growth will sprout from the top of the White Veratrum as it grows vertically.

White Veratrum’s native range is Europe. E. Asia - Siberia. N. Africa.