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Description
Chrysosplenium Macrophyllum is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to Asia and Europe and grows in wet and shady areas such as stream banks, wet rocks, and moist forests. This plant is commonly known as Golden Saxifrage because of its yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Chrysosplenium |
Appearance
The Chrysosplenium Macrophyllum has a rosette of large, round leaves that are bright green in color and can grow up to 10 cm in diameter. The leaves have a smooth texture and are attached to a long petiole. The plant produces small, yellow-green flowers that are star-shaped and grow in clusters. The flowers have five petals and a yellow center. The plant can grow up to 30 cm in height and spreads through stolons.
Care Guide
The Chrysosplenium Macrophyllum requires a consistently moist soil and partial shade. It can grow in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 8. The plant does not require fertilizer, but it can benefit from a layer of organic mulch to retain moisture. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. Overwatering can lead to root rot. The plant can be propagated by division in the fall or early spring.
Common Pests & Diseases
The Chrysosplenium Macrophyllum is generally disease and pest resistant. However, it can be susceptible to snails and slugs that feed on the leaves. To control these pests, handpicking and using slug bait can be effective.
Habitat
The Chrysosplenium Macrophyllum is native to Asia and Europe and can be found growing in wet and shady areas such as stream banks, wet rocks, and moist forests. It prefers soils that are rich in organic matter and can tolerate acidic soils.
Question and Answer
Q: Is the Chrysosplenium Macrophyllum an invasive plant?
A: No, the Chrysosplenium Macrophyllum is not considered an invasive plant.
Q: Can the Chrysosplenium Macrophyllum be grown in a container?
A: Yes, the Chrysosplenium Macrophyllum can be grown in a container as long as it is kept consistently moist and in partial shade.
Q: Does the Chrysosplenium Macrophyllum attract pollinators?
A: Yes, the yellow-green flowers of the Chrysosplenium Macrophyllum attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Q: Can the Chrysosplenium Macrophyllum be grown indoors?
A: No, the Chrysosplenium Macrophyllum requires partial shade and a consistently moist soil, which is difficult to achieve indoors.
Related Plants
- Chrysosplenium alternifolium
- Chrysosplenium carnosum
- Chrysosplenium davidianum
- Chrysosplenium japonicum
- Chrysosplenium sinicum
References
- Missouri Botanical Garden. Chrysosplenium macrophyllum. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=287541&isprofile=0&basic=Chrysosplenium%20macrophyllum Accessed 10 August 2021.
- Royal Horticultural Society. Chrysosplenium macrophyllum. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/1664/i-Chrysosplenium-macrophyllum-i/Details Accessed 10 August 2021.
- University of Minnesota Extension. Growing Golden Saxifrage. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/growing-golden-saxifrage Accessed 10 August 2021.
