How to grow and care for Alophia drummondii (Graham) R.C.Foster
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Alophia drummondii (Graham) R.C.Foster, Purple pleatleaf
Alophia drummondii (Graham) R.C.Foster 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Alophia drummondii (Graham) R.C.Foster
How often should I water?
check Alophia drummondii (Graham) R.C.Foster 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 Alophia drummondii (Graham) R.C.Foster need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Alophia drummondii (Graham) R.C.Foster 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
-7~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Alophia drummondii (Graham) R.C.Foster at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Alophia drummondii (Graham) R.C.Foster 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 Alophia drummondii (Graham) R.C.Foster is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Iridaceae, Genus: Alophia, Species: Alophia drummondii
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Asparagales |
Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Alophia |
Species | Alophia drummondii |
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