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Mandrake, Turkmenian (Mandragora turcomanica), potted plant, organic
$41.00
Family: Nightshade (Solanaceae)
Hardy to Zones 6 to 10
(Turkmenian Mandrake) Perennial. Native to the Kopet Dag mountains of Afghanistan. Extremely rare and possibly extirpated in the wild. Traditional usage (TWM): fertility, aphrodisiac, a magical totem, relieve pain, promote sleep. Source of tropane alkaloids–do not ingest. Plant prefers alkaline pH—deep, sandy soils, dry, in the part-shade. 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. Keep crowns in perfect drainage. I plant mine in deep sand mulch on the shady side of rocks. Flower color violet. Flower to 16 inches, giving way to green, apple-like fruits that eventually turn orange and soft before harvest. The smell is exquisite. Space plants 3 feet apart
potted seedling plant in a 3-inch pot, Certified Organically Grown
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Otto Didactic –
Hi, I got a pack of turko seeds, 3 or 5 germinated immediately about September. Each has3 or 4 leaves but they are all turning yellow. I moved the pot for better air flow and sunlight. Is this to be expected or should I repot or do something else?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Otto, Thanks for getting in touch. Good work on germinating the Turkos! As you know a fast-draining, alkaline substrate is needed, along with plenty of light. IOne thing I’ve found, to keep them from going dormant (which yours are going dormant) is surprisingly to keep them watered pretty consistently. Once they do go dormant, it is important then to not water very often at all, to prevent crown rot. Its a weird dance. I try not to repot when the plants are going dormant or dormant, it seems to not work so well. Better to up-pot when they are actively growing. These tend to re-arise earlier in the year than officinarum, so you shouldn’t have too long to wait for re-emergence. In general the turcos are more vigorous than the officinarum, with prettier flowers. If you want to try more seeds, we are currently selling some real fatties from the new harvest, and the significant sale proce will not stay up for long… Richo
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falxifer1 –
This gender-fluid Turkish Mandrake (neither male-Officinalis nor female-Autumnalis) that i purchased here from Strictly Medicinal Seeds IS extraordinary. As it transcends all boundaries of gender it captivates all who behold its presence. A very rare and enigmatic botanical wonder i have found no where but here at Strictly Medicinal Seeds. As my recently purchased Turkish Mandrake effortlessly shifts from summers supernatural foliage to its deep “Sleeping Beauty” like dormancy for winter, i am reminded that patience and reverence are essential when tending to this and all mandrakes as they demand a close and rewarding relationship with their caretaker.
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