MA HUANG
Ephedra sinica
Germination Instructions:
1.) Sprinkle seeds on a slightly damp, airy, loose soil mix
2.) Use a humidity dome
3.) Keep environment humid and warm (75-80 degrees)
4.) Place in a bright area, filtered light5.) Germination 1-2 weeks with stragglers up to 1 month
Detailed Plant Description:
E. sinica is a perennial evergreen that reaches heights of approximately half a meter. The scarce leaves grow in slender cylindrical yellow-green branches. Ma huang flowers in August with colorful red-fleshy cones that look similar to berries.
Plant Care:
Treat similar to a cactus, dry and warm. Lightly water once in awhile.
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Gnetophyta
Class: Gnetopsida
Order: Ephedrales
Family: Ephedraceae
Genus: Ephedra L.Species: E. sinica
Common Names:
ma huang
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