How to grow and care for Aphelandra squarrosa Nees.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Aphelandra squarrosa Nees.
Aphelandra squarrosa Nees. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Aphelandra squarrosa Nees.
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How often should I water?
check Aphelandra squarrosa Nees. 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 Aphelandra squarrosa Nees. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Aphelandra squarrosa Nees. 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Aphelandra squarrosa Nees. at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Aphelandra squarrosa Nees. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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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.
Soil Mix
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Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Aphelandra squarrosa Nees. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Acanthaceae, Genus: Aphelandra, Species: Aphelandra squarrosa Nees.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Aphelandra |
| Species | Aphelandra squarrosa Nees. |
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