How to grow and care for Cantua buxifolia Juss. ex Lam.
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Cantua buxifolia Juss. ex Lam. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Cantua buxifolia Juss. ex Lam.
How often should I water?
check Cantua buxifolia Juss. ex Lam. 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 Cantua buxifolia Juss. ex Lam. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Cantua buxifolia Juss. ex Lam. 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
8~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cantua buxifolia Juss. ex Lam. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Cantua buxifolia Juss. ex Lam. 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 Cantua buxifolia Juss. ex Lam. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Polemoniaceae, Genus: Cantua, Species: Cantua buxifolia
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Cantua |
| Species | Cantua buxifolia |
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