Mandrake (Mandragora autumnalis) - Legendary Plant steeped in Magic and Mystery

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Organically grown Mandrake - Mandragora autumnalis in an 9cm pot.    A rare and legendary plant, the autumn mandrake forms a low rosette of dark green leaves and produces striking violet-purple, bell-shaped flowers in autumn, followed by small yellow fruits. Below ground, the plant develops a thick, often forked root with an uncanny, anthropomorphic appearance. Native to the Mediterranean, it is adapted to dry summers and mild winters, and is both slow-growing and long-lived.

NOT A NOVELTY ITEM:  
                                                                              These are living, magical plants with complex needs and a long life cycle. They are not suitable for Harry Potter enthusiasts looking for a novelty gift. They are best suited to experienced gardeners and plant folk who understand their cultural significance and are able to meet their growing requirements.

PLEASE NOE:                                                                                                          Plants will be sent via Royal Mail First Class Signed For. Due to very limited availability, only one plant per person will be sold.

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Uses

Mandrake holds a powerful place in folklore, where it has long been associated with protection, dreamwork, and visionary states. Historically, its root was used with great caution in traditional herbal practices, and it remains a plant of high ritual and symbolic importance. This plant is not for internal use and should be handled with care.

Folklore

ew plants are surrounded by as much myth and superstition as the Mandrake. Rooted in ancient Mediterranean traditions, it was long believed to emit a deadly scream when pulled from the ground, requiring elaborate rituals for harvesting. In magical texts, Mandrake is associated with protection, fertility, and dream work, and has been used historically in flying ointments and talismans. Its distinctive human-like root has fascinated herbalists, alchemists, and occultists for centuries. Not a plant for dabblers, Mandrake belongs to a long tradition of plant magic that calls for respect, patience, and understanding.

Growing Information

Mandragora autumnalis prefers sharply drained soil and a position in full sun or dappled shade. It is drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering in active growth. Plants go dormant in summer and re-emerge in autumn. Suitable for growing in pots or in a sheltered spot in the garden with excellent drainage. Hardy in most UK conditions if kept dry in winter.

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