How to grow and care for Aloysia virgata (Ruiz & Pav.) Juss.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Aloysia virgata (Ruiz & Pav.) Juss., Incense bush
Aloysia virgata (Ruiz & Pav.) Juss. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Aloysia virgata (Ruiz & Pav.) Juss.
How often should I water?
check Aloysia virgata (Ruiz & Pav.) Juss. 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 Aloysia virgata (Ruiz & Pav.) Juss. need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Aloysia virgata (Ruiz & Pav.) Juss. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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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 Aloysia virgata (Ruiz & Pav.) Juss. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Aloysia virgata (Ruiz & Pav.) Juss. 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 Aloysia virgata (Ruiz & Pav.) Juss. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Verbenaceae, Genus: Aloysia, Species: Aloysia virgata
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Lamiales |
Family | Verbenaceae |
Genus | Aloysia |
Species | Aloysia virgata |
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