How to grow and care for Actaea racemosa L.
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Actaea racemosa L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Ranunculaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in temperate and subtropical regions.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are bisexual and exhibit either radial or bilateral symmetry.
water
How to water Actaea racemosa L.
How often should I water?
check Actaea racemosa L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Actaea racemosa L. need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Actaea racemosa L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Actaea racemosa L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Actaea racemosa L. 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 Actaea racemosa L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ranunculales, Family: Ranunculaceae, Genus: Actaea, Species: Actaea racemosa
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Actaea |
| Species | Actaea racemosa |
Is Actaea racemosa L. toxic?
Actaea racemosa L. is dangerous to Dog
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