How to grow and care for Aristolochia californica Torr.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Aristolochia californica Torr., Birthwort, California snakeroot
Aristolochia californica Torr. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Aristolochia californica Torr.
How often should I water?
check Aristolochia californica Torr. 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 Aristolochia californica Torr. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Aristolochia californica Torr. 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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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Aristolochia californica Torr. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Aristolochia californica Torr. 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 Aristolochia californica Torr. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Piperales, Family: Aristolochiaceae, Genus: Isotrema, Species: Isotrema californicum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Piperales |
| Family | Aristolochiaceae |
| Genus | Isotrema |
| Species | Isotrema californicum |
Is Aristolochia californica Torr. toxic?
Aristolochia californica Torr. is dangerous to Dog
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