Species Douglas' Water Hemlock
white flowers with green foliage and red-purple stems

Douglas' Water Hemlock

Cicuta douglasii (de

Also Known As - Western Water Hemlock
Douglas' Water Hemlock (Cicuta douglasii) is a toxic annual or biennial plant in the Apiaceae family. Native to western North America, it is also found in wet lowlands such as seeps, meadows, or riparian areas. It grows quickly, with hollow, ridged stems that can reach heights of nearly 10 feet. Its small white flowers are both male and female and bloom in flat umbels in late summer. Its bulbous base contains a highly toxic volatile oil and should not be eaten or touched. Its seeds can survive in the soil for many years and must be eliminated to eliminate the infestation. Douglas' Water Hemlock must be systematically managed, as it can be a threat to both human health and wildlife.

Watering:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

High

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Chick Peas require frequent watering in order to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Water the soil until it is evenly moist every week or 2, or when the top of the soil begins to dry out. Avoid over-watering, as this can cause root rot. Make sure the plant gets plenty of water while it is flowering and setting pods. During the hottest parts of summer, it may be necessary to water the plant more frequently.

sunlight

Chick peas (Cicer arietinum) are an annual plant species that thrive in full sun and need at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day in order for optimal growth and development. This species of plant can tolerate some shade, but will need more intense light for best results. During the spring and summer months, when the sun is at its highest and most direct, the plant will benefit the most from its surroundings. In the winter months, however, less direct and less intense light will need to be supplemented to keep the chick pea plants healthy and strong.

pruning

Chick pea plants should be pruned in early spring when the plant is still in the vegetative stage of growth. This will help ensure that the plant is able to produce more side shoots and increase the chance of the plants setting pods. The amount of pruning will depend on the size and vigour of the plants. To start, remove any diseased or damaged branches. Then only remove a few of the branches that are growing near the base of the plant, taking out the ones that are crossing over others or are growing weakly. Too much pruning can be detrimental and reduce yield.

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