Erythronium albidum aka White Dog's Tooth Violet

Q: What is the growth pattern and size of White Dog's Tooth Violet?

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

Q: What are the water needs for White Dog's Tooth Violet

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

Q: What is the right soil for White Dog's Tooth Violet

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.

Taxonomy ID: 14940

Genus Erythronium Family Liliaceae Order Liliales Class Liliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta

Common names

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

More information about White Dog's Tooth Violet

How difficult is it to take care of White Dog's Tooth Violet

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.

What is the growth pattern and size of White Dog's Tooth Violet?

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

What is the region of origin of White Dog's Tooth Violet

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

What are the water needs for White Dog's Tooth Violet

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

What is the right soil for White Dog's Tooth Violet

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.

What is the sunlight requirement for White Dog's Tooth Violet

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.

How to fertilize White Dog's Tooth Violet

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.

Is White Dog's Tooth Violet 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.

More info:
Wikipedia • GBIF

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