Epimedium Growth Environment Conditions and Characteristics

Epimedium Growth Environment Conditions and Requirements

Epimedium is a perennial herb with white or light yellow flowers. The whole plant can be used as medicine. It generally grows under forests, in bushes beside ditches, or in shady and moist places on hillsides. It usually prefers to grow in warm and humid environments.

Epimedium growth temperature

Epimedium is a temperate and subtropical plant. It generally does not have very strict requirements on temperature, but is more sensitive to light. Generally, it should be avoided from exposure to the sun and direct sunlight in the summer. Epimedium has a certain degree of cold resistance, but is also afraid of freezing.

Epimedium growth humidity

Epimedium likes a humid environment and has high requirements for humidity during its growth period. Generally, the air humidity needs to be in the range of 70-80% and the soil humidity needs to be around 25-30%.

Epimedium growing soil

Epimedium has relatively high requirements for soil when planting. It is generally more suitable for planting in neutral acid or slightly alkaline sandy loam. In addition, the soil needs to be loose and rich in humus and organic matter.

Epimedium growth cycle and process

Epimedium grows very fast and is usually cultivated asexually. It has a relatively short growth cycle and is usually planted in spring. It will bloom in May and June each year and bear fruit in June-August.