Symplocarpus foetidus | Skunk Cabbage | Various
Symplocarpus foetidus belongs to the plant family ARACEĈ and Genus Symplocarpus 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 Symplocarpus foetidus does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Symplocarpus foetidus so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Symplocarpus foetidus skunk cabbage 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).
Symplocarpus foetidus has mild rank smelling leaves.
Leaves of the plant Symplocarpus foetidus have a smell of skunk-like odor and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Rank | Mild
Symplocarpus foetidus has herbal applications as an expectorant, as an antispasmodic, as an antipertussive and as an antiasthmatic. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. The root and the rhizome are used in herbal preparations. Dermatologic irritant.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.