How to grow and care for Aralia spinosa L.
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Aralia spinosa L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Araliaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in tropical regions.
water
How to water Aralia spinosa L.
How often should I water?
check Aralia spinosa L. 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
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 Aralia spinosa L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Aralia spinosa L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Aralia spinosa L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Aralia spinosa L. 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 Aralia spinosa L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Apiales, Family: Araliaceae, Genus: Aralia, Species: Aralia spinosa
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Aralia |
| Species | Aralia spinosa |
Is Aralia spinosa L. toxic?
Aralia spinosa L. is dangerous to Dog, Cat
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