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 light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Amaryllidaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in tropical or subtropical regions.
👀 Characteristics details
Most of them have succulent leaves, which makes them well-adapted to dry environments.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are arranged in cymes or umbels. The flowers are bisexual and exhibit radial symmetry.
🎋 Stem
Most are herbaceous plants with corms, although they are commonly referred to as bulbs.
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 light
Bright indirect light
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.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~38℃
45
Houseplants
-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
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herb. 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 Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herb. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Amaryllidaceae, Genus: Boophone, Species: Boophone disticha
| 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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