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How to grow and care for Aphelandra squarrosa

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Aphelandra squarrosa

Aphelandra squarrosa 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

18C° ~25C°

Every 10 days

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How to water Aphelandra squarrosa

How often should I water?

check Aphelandra squarrosa Every 10 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Aphelandra squarrosa need?

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Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Aphelandra squarrosa likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

8~40℃

45

Houseplants

-15

18~25℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Aphelandra squarrosa at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Aphelandra squarrosa prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 Aphelandra squarrosa is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Acanthaceae, Genus: Aphelandra, Species: Aphelandra squarrosa

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
HabitatAmerica
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyAcanthaceae
GenusAphelandra
SpeciesAphelandra squarrosa

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