Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

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Native to North American woodlands, featuring heart-shaped dark green leaves and small bell-shaped flowers hidden beneath the foliage in early spring.
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Plant Details

Common Name Wild Ginger
Family Aristolochiaceae
Genus Asarum
Species Canadense
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Early spring, small bell-shaped flowers hidden under leaves
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, well-draining humus-rich soil, acidic to neutral pH

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Watering

Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce in summer heat dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Deep shade or filtered light; direct sun burns foliage rapidly

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Fertilization

Light feeding with compost in spring only during active growth

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Pruning

Remove dead foliage in late autumn to prevent rot

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Mar
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 77°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
200 – 4000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
50 – 1500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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