How to grow and care for Alternanthera sessilis Lem.
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Alternanthera sessilis Lem. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Alternanthera sessilis Lem.
How often should I water?
check Alternanthera sessilis Lem. 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 sessilis Lem. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Alternanthera sessilis Lem. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Alternanthera sessilis Lem. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Alternanthera sessilis Lem. 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 sessilis Lem. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Amaranthaceae, Genus: Alternanthera, Species: Alternanthera sessilis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual, Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Alternanthera |
| Species | Alternanthera sessilis |
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