How to grow and care for Asystasia gangetica (L.) T.Anderson
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Asystasia gangetica (L.) T.Anderson, Coromandel, Ganges primrose
Asystasia gangetica (L.) T.Anderson 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Asystasia gangetica (L.) T.Anderson
How often should I water?
check Asystasia gangetica (L.) T.Anderson 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 Asystasia gangetica (L.) T.Anderson need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Asystasia gangetica (L.) T.Anderson likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Asystasia gangetica (L.) T.Anderson at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Asystasia gangetica (L.) T.Anderson 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 Asystasia gangetica (L.) T.Anderson is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Acanthaceae, Genus: Asystasia, Species: Asystasia gangetica
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Asystasia |
| Species | Asystasia gangetica |
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