How to grow and care for Agapetes serpens
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Agapetes serpens
Agapetes serpens 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
15C° ~35C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Ericaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant mostly grew in temperate regions, as well as polar areas or tropical highlands.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are bisexual and radially symmetrical.
🎋 Stem
Most are shrubs, but some species are small trees.
🪴 Root&Soil
They are generally tolerant of acidic soil, allowing them to grow without issues in such conditions.
water
How to water Agapetes serpens
How often should I water?
check Agapetes serpens 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 Agapetes serpens need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Agapetes serpens 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
15~35℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Agapetes serpens at home, make sure the temperature is 15~35℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Agapetes serpens 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 Agapetes serpens is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Ericaceae, Genus: Agapetes, Species: Agapetes serpens
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Agapetes |
| Species | Agapetes serpens |
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