Tapertip wakerobin (Trillium viridescens)

Tapertip wakerobin

It usually grows in rich deciduous forests and mountain ranges where the soil is clayey and calcareous. The flower usually has bi-colored petals — purplish near the base and green above — which stand upright at the junction of the three leaves. The species is 61 cm high.

Scientific classification

Species

Tapertip wakerobin (Trillium viridescens)

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Tapertip wakerobin

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Newly-planted tapertip wakerobin requires frequent watering to prevent dry soil until it adapts. After adaptation, watering needs decrease. Maintain moist soil while avoiding waterlogging for optimal growth.

Fertilize: Tapertip wakerobin needs minimal fertilization. Apply organic fertilizers during planting and a small amount of manure compost each spring after frost. A low-nitrogen fertilizer (5-10-10 NPK ratio) can enhance blooming. Avoid direct contact with flowers or leaves when applying fertilizers.

Pruning: Tapertip wakerobin is a perennial herb characterized by three-petaled flowers and green leaves. Pruning in early spring is essential; remove dead foliage and thin overcrowded areas to enhance air circulation and light, preventing disease and improving blooms while preserving the plant’s shape.

Propagation: Tapertip wakerobin can propagate through sowing, taking 5-7 years to bloom, or by division post-flowering. To divide, dig up and cut the rhizome, keeping 2 buds on each part, burying them 6 cm deep and spacing 25 cm apart. Caution is advised to prevent plant mortality.

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