How to grow and care for Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb., Alligator weed
Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb.
How often should I water?
check Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb. 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 Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb. likes Bright direct 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb. 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 Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Amaranthaceae, Genus: Alternanthera, Species: Alternanthera philoxeroides
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Alternanthera |
| Species | Alternanthera philoxeroides |
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