Best Magical Plants for a Beginner Gardener

Tiny Mandrakes—not deadly yet! Help with potion-making and growing confidence.

Bright blossoms with healing properties. Lovely and low-maintenance.

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Mildly messy but magical—great for poultices! Care for messy soil like a pro.

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Perfect for water magic enthusiasts. Easy to grow in small aquariums.

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Use its mild blooms to treat plant blights—only handle with gloves!

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Attracts magical insects—brings life & colour to any garden.

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Non-fanged beginner type—bright red blooms with mild pest-protection.

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Glows at night! Perfect for moonlit gardens and a calming atmosphere.

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Start with these—then grow your magical garden! Which will you plant first?

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Tiny Mandrakes—not deadly yet! Help with potion-making and growing confidence.

Mandrake (Mandragora)

Mandrake (Mandragora)

Bright blossoms with healing properties. Lovely and low-maintenance.

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