Botanico

Plant profile

Short-petaled Monkshood

Aconitum brevipetalum W.T.Wang

Short-petaled Monkshood is a toxic plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, known for its striking flowers and upright growth habit.

Open-data facts

Life form
Grows from a tuber; watering must respect its rest period.
Climate
subalpine or subarctic
Origin / area
In the wild, it is commonly associated with: China (NW. Yunnan: Weixi Lisu Zu Zizhixian).

Recommended products for Short-petaled Monkshood

    Basic care

    Watering
    Check the mix with a finger before every watering.
    Light
    Prefers plentiful soft light for most of the day.
    Temperature
    Sudden temperature swings stress it.
    Humidity
    No humidifier required, but a little freshness helps.

    Pet toxicity

    With pets at home, place it high up or in a closed room.

    Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).

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