How to Grow and Care for Sarcandra

Sarcandra is an undemanding plant well-suited for beginner gardeners. Key care points include keeping the soil consistently moist and providing indirect sunlight. Special care should be taken to ensure it doesn't get waterlogged, which can lead to root rot. Additionally, sarcandra benefits from occasional fertilization during the growing season to maintain optimal health.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Sarcandra

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Hardiness Zones	7

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Types of Sarcandra

Glabrous sarcandra herb

Glabrous sarcandra herb (Sarcandra glabra) is a perennial herb and produces bright red berries in summer. Roots are used to flavor tea and have a sweet yet bitter taste. The seeds can also be eaten when roasted. Glabrous sarcandra herb can grow comfortably at a relatively high elevation as long as the environment is damp enough to support its needs.

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