Physochlaina orientalis 0
Author: (Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826)) George Don (1798-1856)Family: Solanaceae Subfamily: Solanoideae Tribe: Hyoscyameae
Genus: Physochlaina
English name: Oriental henbane
Zone: Mediterranean
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 14ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: lila
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Alpinous plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,3ft x 1,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 7.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 14ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: lila
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Alpinous plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,3ft x 1,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 7.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 68-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
Experiences in the garden
04-03-19A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Asklepios Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
23-04-19 Sown 20 seeds in a tray and germinated at 20-05-19 but the seedlings did not survive in Serre4.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light