How to grow and care for Acalypha chamaedrifolia
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Acalypha chamaedrifolia
Acalypha chamaedrifolia 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
21C° ~25C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Acalypha chamaedrifolia
How often should I water?
check Acalypha chamaedrifolia Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Acalypha chamaedrifolia need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Acalypha chamaedrifolia likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
21~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Acalypha chamaedrifolia at home, make sure the temperature is 21~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Acalypha chamaedrifolia prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Acalypha chamaedrifolia is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malpighiales, Family: Euphorbiaceae, Genus: Acalypha, Species: Acalypha chamaedrifolia
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South East Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Acalypha |
| Species | Acalypha chamaedrifolia |
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