How to grow and care for Asclepias aurea (Schltr.) Schltr.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Asclepias aurea (Schltr.) Schltr.
Asclepias aurea (Schltr.) Schltr. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Apocynaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
Plants in this family primarily grew in tropical regions. Some species are also found in tropical dry areas.
👀 Characteristics details
Most leaves grow in pairs, emerging at right angles to the leaves below.
🌺 Flower
The flower is radially symmetrical and blooms alone, either at the tip of the stem or from the leaf axils.
water
How to water Asclepias aurea (Schltr.) Schltr.
How often should I water?
check Asclepias aurea (Schltr.) Schltr. 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Asclepias aurea (Schltr.) Schltr. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Asclepias aurea (Schltr.) Schltr. likes Bright direct light, Grow 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
-15
-12~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Asclepias aurea (Schltr.) Schltr. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Asclepias aurea (Schltr.) Schltr. 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 Asclepias aurea (Schltr.) Schltr. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Gentianales, Family: Apocynaceae, Genus: Asclepias, Species: Asclepias aurea
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 6 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Asclepias |
| Species | Asclepias aurea |
Is Asclepias aurea (Schltr.) Schltr. toxic?
Asclepias aurea (Schltr.) Schltr. is dangerous to Hamster, Dog
Hamster
Dog
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