Snowdrop Plant
Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) is a bulb growing 4-6 inches tall, hardy in USDA zones 3-7, with moderate growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring full sun to part shade and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Bulb
Height
10-15 cm
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, sandy
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Europe
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
5-15°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Loamy, compost
Fertilizers
Organic, balanced NPK
Watering
Light watering
Plant Weight
50-100 g
Flowering Time
Winter, Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
05:10:05
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Ornamental, spring bloom
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Bulb Rot, Fungal Leaf Spot, Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs
Symptoms
Soft, mushy bulbs, brown spots on leaves, holes in leaves
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, remove infected bulbs, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Contains galantamine, used in treating Alzheimer’s disease.
· Has mild analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.