How to grow and care for Apocynum androsaemifolium L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Apocynum androsaemifolium L., Bitterroot
Apocynum androsaemifolium L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
Water
How to water Apocynum androsaemifolium L.
How often should I water?
check Apocynum androsaemifolium L. Every 14 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
When is the Dormant period
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Apocynum androsaemifolium L. need?
Bright direct
Grow light
Light preference
Apocynum androsaemifolium L. likes Bright direct 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
-27
-27~35℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Apocynum androsaemifolium L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Apocynum androsaemifolium L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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
Apocynum androsaemifolium L. is a member of Apocynaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Apocynum |
| Species | Apocynum androsaemifolium |
Is Apocynum androsaemifolium L. toxic?
Apocynum androsaemifolium L. is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog
Cat
Hamster
Dog
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