How to grow and care for Carpinus betulus L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Carpinus betulus L., European hornbeam, Ironwood
Carpinus betulus L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Carpinus betulus L.
How often should I water?
check Carpinus betulus L. 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 Carpinus betulus L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Carpinus betulus L. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Carpinus betulus L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Carpinus betulus L. 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 Carpinus betulus L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Fagales, Family: Betulaceae, Genus: Carpinus, Species: Carpinus betulus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring, Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fagales |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Carpinus |
| Species | Carpinus betulus |
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