How to grow and care for Brassica juncea (L.) Hook.f. & Thomson, 1861
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Brassica juncea (L.) Hook.f. & Thomson, 1861 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 4 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Brassicaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant mostly grew in temperate regions.
🌺 Flower
It has a raceme inflorescence, with four petals and sepals arranged in a cross shape.
🎋 Stem
Most are herbaceous plants.
🪴 Root&Soil
Most have well-developed taproots, so it's best to grow them in deep pots.
water
How to water Brassica juncea (L.) Hook.f. & Thomson, 1861
How often should I water?
check Brassica juncea (L.) Hook.f. & Thomson, 1861 Every 4 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
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Summer, Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Brassica juncea (L.) Hook.f. & Thomson, 1861 need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Brassica juncea (L.) Hook.f. & Thomson, 1861 likes Bright direct 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!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Brassica juncea (L.) Hook.f. & Thomson, 1861 at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Brassica juncea (L.) Hook.f. & Thomson, 1861 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 Brassica juncea (L.) Hook.f. & Thomson, 1861 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Brassicales, Family: Brassicaceae, Genus: Brassica, Species: Brassica juncea
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual, Biennial, Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Brassica |
| Species | Brassica juncea |
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