How to grow and care for Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herb.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herb., Poison-bulb
Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herb. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herb.
How often should I water?
check Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herb. 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 Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herb. need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herb. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~38℃
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 Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herb. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herb. 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
Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herb. is a member of Amaryllidaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Boophone |
| Species | Boophone disticha |
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