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Convallaria majalis

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Convallaria majalis

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Taxonomy
Family: Asparagaceae · Genus: Convallaria

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Convallaria
Watermedium
Lightshade
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-35 °C
Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Convallaria tip: It spreads quickly in shade – use a root barrier to keep it in check.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Convallaria
Cat severeDog severeHorse severePet bird severeRabbit, rodent severeCattle severeSheep, goat severePig severePoultry severeTortoise, herbivorous reptile severeHuman (child) severedetails →

Cardiac glycosides – even vase water is dangerous. Confused with wild garlic.

At a glance

Convallaria majalis – what to know

Convallaria majalis – family: Asparagaceae, genus: Convallaria. Care guidelines: light: shade; water: medium; min. -35 °C. For cats: severely toxic – potentially fatal; for dogs: severely toxic – potentially fatal. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Convallaria majalis?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Convallaria majalis need?

It copes well with partial shade and darker spots; keep it out of harsh direct sun.

How cold can Convallaria majalis get?

Frost-hardy to about -35 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Convallaria majalis toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: severely toxic – potentially fatal; for dogs: severely toxic – potentially fatal. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Convallaria majalis flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Convallaria: Typical flowering time: April, May.

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