Plantago macrorhiza
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Plantago macrorhiza

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
53
Observations
50

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Plantago macrorhiza comes from bright, open habitats and does best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but prefers direct sunlight for optimal growth. This species, which can be annual or biennial, is noted for its sun-loving character.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Although Plantago macrorhiza can tolerate a broad range of temperatures, its distribution may still be constrained by different combinations of moisture and heat. It grows best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures increase the chance of Plantago macrorhiza dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can enhance the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Plantago macrorhiza responds well to regular, weak applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf growth. You should fertilize Plantago macrorhiza about once a month during the summer months. Nitrogen is essential for foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich sources helps Plantago macrorhiza thrive.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual, Biennial
Genus
Plantago
Family
Plantaginaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall

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