Hello! I received one of these plants in the spring happy and healthy, and I’m pleased to say that even after some unforeseen circumstances led to its neglect over the summer and fall, it seems to have emerged from dormancy unscathed. If you can point us in the right direction. Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. Big learning curve with this species, though. Every time I’ve ordered from Richo, the plants themselves have been wonderful. I really want to see these fussy guys bloom. Back to the pot scenario, but this time I’ll do a much taller one so the tap root can unfurl nicely. The winters before this one might have been fine, but 2021-2022 had lots of 0 degree days and that was way too much for these guys – even with mulch to warm them and near the house. In a spot that got hot sun for part of the day they went dormant in the summer but sprang back when moved to a shadier spot. The mandrakes (one Officinalis and one Auntumnalis), whom I have been nurturing for three years with winter indoors were finally moved to a spot in 2021 that I thought could work outside so they could spread out. In zone 6B the belladonna came back after an especially cold winter. Potted plant in a standard size pot, certified organically grown Flower to 16 inches, giving way to green, apple-like fruits that eventually turn yellowish and soft before harvest. Flower color is variable, some plants making vibrant purple flowers, others flowering like washed-out lavender. I plant mine in deep sand mulch on the shady side of rocks. The plant begins its vegetative cycle in the midwinter, flowers in the spring, fruits, and goes quickly dormant in the summer, then re-sprouts from beneath the callus in fall or spring. Plant prefers alkaline pH-deep, sandy soils, dry, in the part-shade. Source of tropane alkaloids–do not ingest. Traditional usage (TWM): fertility, aphrodisiac, a magical totem, relieve pain, promote sleep. Native to southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean. Please only order this plant if you will be happy with a dormant root.
Normally we do choose aerial plants to ship, and then they tend to go dormant in the box on the way to the customer, or they go dormant soon after receipt, or they grow actively and make people very happy. We cannot guarantee that the plants will be aerial when you get them–sold on the basis of a solid root in a 3-inch pot. Sold on the basis of a mandrake root in a pot.
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