Lizard's tails (Saururus)

Lizard's tails

Lizard's tails are a small genus of plants that contains just two species; Saururus cernuus, and Saururus chinensis. Both species look similar, with long white flower spikes that resemble the lizard's tail of its common name. Lizard's tails are wetland specialists adapted to thrive on waterlogged soils.

Scientific classification

Genus

Lizard's tails (Saururus)

Family

Lizard's tail

Order

Pepper plants, birthworts, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

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Species

Asian lizard's tail Lizard's tail

Care Guide for Lizard's tails

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Adapted to wetland habitats, lizard's tails thrives in consistently moist soil and requires watering twice a week to prevent waterlogging. Grown outdoors, it benefits from mulch to retain soil moisture, mimicking its preferred damp conditions.

Propagation: Propagation of lizard's tails is best through division in spring, followed by summer cuttings and seeds. Maintain high humidity and moderate temperatures with a fertile, moisture-retaining soil mix. Monitor moisture levels and provide filtered light for successful growth until established.

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