How to grow and care for Agalinis purpurea (L.) Pennell
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Agalinis purpurea (L.) Pennell
Agalinis purpurea (L.) Pennell 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Agalinis purpurea (L.) Pennell
How often should I water?
check Agalinis purpurea (L.) Pennell 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Agalinis purpurea (L.) Pennell need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Agalinis purpurea (L.) Pennell 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
Natural habitat
-15
3~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Agalinis purpurea (L.) Pennell at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Agalinis purpurea (L.) Pennell 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 Agalinis purpurea (L.) Pennell is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Orobanchaceae, Genus: Agalinis, Species: Agalinis purpurea
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Annual, Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 2 - 10 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Lamiales |
Family | Orobanchaceae |
Genus | Agalinis |
Species | Agalinis purpurea |
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