How to grow and care for Breynia disticha
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Breynia disticha 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
transplant
new leaf
water
How to water Breynia disticha
How often should I water?
check Breynia disticha 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 Breynia disticha need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Breynia disticha 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
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Breynia disticha at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Breynia disticha 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 Breynia disticha is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malpighiales, Family: Phyllanthaceae, Genus: Breynia, Species: Breynia disticha
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
| Habitat | Southeast Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus | Breynia |
| Species | Breynia disticha |
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