Phytolacca decandra | Pokeweed | Various
Phytolacca decandra belongs to the plant family PHYTOLACCACE and Genus Phytolacca This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Phytolacca decandra does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Phytolacca decandra so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Phytolacca decandra pokeweed is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Phytolacca decandra has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an antirheumatic, as an antiarthritic, as an antifungal and as an anti-inflammatory. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Pokeweed requires professional guidance for safe usage. This plant is not safe for use during pregnancy. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the root. It is toxic in overdose.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.