How to grow and care for Adromischus hemisphaericus (L.) Lem.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Adromischus hemisphaericus (L.) Lem.
Adromischus hemisphaericus (L.) Lem. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Crassulaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
It originates from the Northern Hemisphere and southern Africa, meaning it mostly grew in dry climates.
👀 Characteristics details
It has succulent leaves that store water in both the leaves and stem, giving it the ability to withstand dry environments.
🌿 Photosynthesis
They use CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) photosynthesis, common in desert plants. This means they close their stomata during the day to minimize water loss and carry out photosynthesis at night. It's best to water them at night. However, they are sensitive to overwatering, so they should be kept in a well-ventilated environment without excess moisture.
water
How to water Adromischus hemisphaericus (L.) Lem.
How often should I water?
check Adromischus hemisphaericus (L.) Lem. 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 Adromischus hemisphaericus (L.) Lem. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Adromischus hemisphaericus (L.) Lem. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Adromischus hemisphaericus (L.) Lem. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Adromischus hemisphaericus (L.) Lem. 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 Adromischus hemisphaericus (L.) Lem. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Saxifragales, Family: Crassulaceae, Genus: Adromischus, Species: Adromischus hemisphaericus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Adromischus |
| Species | Adromischus hemisphaericus |
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