How to grow and care for Alnus formosana (Burkill) Makino
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Alnus formosana (Burkill) Makino
Alnus formosana (Burkill) Makino 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Alnus formosana (Burkill) Makino
How often should I water?
check Alnus formosana (Burkill) Makino 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 Alnus formosana (Burkill) Makino need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Alnus formosana (Burkill) Makino 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
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Alnus formosana (Burkill) Makino at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Alnus formosana (Burkill) Makino 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 Alnus formosana (Burkill) Makino is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Fagales, Family: Betulaceae, Genus: Alnus, Species: Alnus formosana
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Time to plant | Spring, Fall |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Fagales |
Family | Betulaceae |
Genus | Alnus |
Species | Alnus formosana |
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