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Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

Eleutherococcus senticosus, commonly known as Siberian Ginseng, is a deciduous shrub native to East Asia, recognized for its medicinal properties and spiny stems.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate watering needed.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Moderate watering needed.

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Tolerates a range of temperatures once established.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring.

Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Medicinal, Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound, Palmate

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Acanthopanax asperatus Franch. & Sav.
Acanthopanax senticosus (Rupr. & Maxim.) Harms
Eleutherococcus asperatus (Franch. & Sav.) Koidz.
Eleutherococcus koreanus Nakai
Hedera senticosa Rupr. & Maxim.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderApiales
  • familyAraliaceae
  • genusEleutherococcus
  • speciesEleutherococcus senticosus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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