How to grow and care for Caryopteris mongholica Bunge
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Caryopteris mongholica Bunge
Caryopteris mongholica Bunge 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Lamiaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent except Antarctica, with a particular concentration in the Mediterranean and Central Asia.
👀 Characteristics details
Most of them secrete essential oils, giving them a distinctive fragrance.
🌺 Flower
The petals are split broadly into upper and lower parts, creating an open, lip-like shape.
🎋 Stem
The stem has a square-shaped cross-section.
water
How to water Caryopteris mongholica Bunge
How often should I water?
check Caryopteris mongholica Bunge 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
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Caryopteris mongholica Bunge need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Caryopteris mongholica Bunge likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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
-17
-17~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Caryopteris mongholica Bunge at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Caryopteris mongholica Bunge 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 Caryopteris mongholica Bunge is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Lamiaceae, Genus: Caryopteris, Species: Caryopteris mongholica
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Lamiales |
Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Caryopteris |
Species | Caryopteris mongholica |
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