Scutellaria baicalensis

Baikal Skullcap

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Perennial herb with square stems and distinctive blue-purple calyces resembling skulls. Cultivated primarily for medicinal roots rich in flavonoids.
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Plant Details

Common Name Baikal Skullcap
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Scutellaria
Species Baicalensis
Origin Northern China, Mongolia
Blooming Summer, blue-purple calyces
Leaf Color Green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil with neutral pH. Avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot.

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Watering

Water regularly during active growth, reduce significantly once established or during dormancy. Drought tolerant.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun exposure for maximum flavonoid production in roots and vibrant flowering.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient requirements. Apply balanced fertilizer sparingly in spring before growth spurt.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage longevity; harvest roots after 3-4 years of growth.

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

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 3 months
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Feb
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 5000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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