Phytolacca bogotensis 9532
Author: Karl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850)Family: Phytolaccaceae Subfamily: Phytolaccoideae
Genus: Phytolacca
English name: Bogota pokeweed
Zone: Chile
References for the genus
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 2 pag. 125362. Phytolacca
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 1 pag. 125362. Phytolacca
- Estudios crìticos sobre la flora de Chile, Reiche, Karl. Anales de la Universidad de Chile 1903. Address
- Palynotaxonomic study of the Phytolaccaceae, Nowicke Joan W. Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 1968 Vol. 55 pag. 294-364. Address
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 1 pag. 125362. Phytolacca
- Estudios crìticos sobre la flora de Chile, Reiche, Karl. Anales de la Universidad de Chile 1903. Address
- Palynotaxonomic study of the Phytolaccaceae, Nowicke Joan W. Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 1968 Vol. 55 pag. 294-364. Address
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 4,9ft x 3,2ft
Sun exposure: big part shadow (Sun hours: <2h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time at May
Ripe fruits in August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 4,9ft x 3,2ft
Sun exposure: big part shadow (Sun hours: <2h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time at May
Ripe fruits in August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN Scarify the seed coating. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 2-4 weeks.
Experiences in the garden
26-10-16A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Chile Flora Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
28-12-16 Send a batch to nursery Arven.
13-09-18A Obtaining 5 plants from nursery Arven (Cultivated from unknown origin)
09-04-20 5x Dead plant because of cold and humidity in winter: Ombr15d C6.
04-03-19B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Chile Flora Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
23-04-19 Sown 50 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre4.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 2-4w
16-09-24 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate ½, they did not geminate in Serre5.
Protocol: Autumn Scar 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 2-4w
. . . 2019A Collection of seeds in the garden collected at 26-08-19. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
11-05-20 Sown 30 seeds in a tray and germinated at 02-06-20, result: 1 units.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light 2-4w
23-03-21 Sown 30 seeds in a tray and germinated at 10-05-21, result: 1 units.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light 2-4w
16-09-24 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate ½, they did not geminate in Serre5.
Protocol: Autumn Scar 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 2-4w
. . . 2020A Production of 1 plants in our nursery (Cultivated from unknown origin)
27-05-21 1x Dead plant because of substrate problem: Serre5 C1.
. . . 2021A Production of 1 plants in our nursery (Cultivated from unknown origin)
02-12-25 1x Dead plant: No information: Serre5 F3.