How to Care for Codonopsis lanceolata (Deodeok)

Korean name: 더덕

Deodeok is a perennial climbing plant with broad, lance-shaped leaves. It produces light purple, bell-shaped flowers in spring and early summer, and its root is commonly consumed as a vegetable. It grows well in well-drained soil and is relatively easy to care for.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Korea, China, Japan
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: edible, cold hardy, vine, beginner friendly, medicinal
• Also known as: Deodeok, Lanceolate Codonopsis, Bonnet Bellflower

Care Guide

• Light: Thrives in partial to bright shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Moderate humidity is ideal.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Codonopsis lanceolata?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Codonopsis lanceolata?

It likes Thrives in partial to bright shade.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers fertile, well-drained soil..

Is Codonopsis lanceolata safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Codonopsis lanceolata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Moderate humidity is ideal.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season..