How to grow and care for Callianthe megapotamica (A.Spreng.) Dorr
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Callianthe megapotamica (A.Spreng.) Dorr
Callianthe megapotamica (A.Spreng.) Dorr 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Callianthe megapotamica (A.Spreng.) Dorr
How often should I water?
check Callianthe megapotamica (A.Spreng.) Dorr 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 Callianthe megapotamica (A.Spreng.) Dorr need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Callianthe megapotamica (A.Spreng.) Dorr likes Bright direct 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
-7~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Callianthe megapotamica (A.Spreng.) Dorr at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Callianthe megapotamica (A.Spreng.) Dorr 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 Callianthe megapotamica (A.Spreng.) Dorr is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malvales, Family: Malvaceae, Genus: Callianthe, Species: Callianthe megapotamica
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 7 - 11 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Malvales |
Family | Malvaceae |
Genus | Callianthe |
Species | Callianthe megapotamica |
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