How to grow and care for Castanea pumila (L.) Mill.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Castanea pumila (L.) Mill., Common Chinquapin, Ozark Chinquapin, Allegheny Chinquapin, Ozark Chinkpin, Common Chinkapin
Castanea pumila (L.) Mill. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Castanea pumila (L.) Mill.
How often should I water?
check Castanea pumila (L.) Mill. 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 Castanea pumila (L.) Mill. need?
Bright direct
Grow light
Light preference
Castanea pumila (L.) Mill. 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~32℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Castanea pumila (L.) Mill. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Castanea pumila (L.) Mill. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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
Castanea pumila (L.) Mill. is a member of Fagaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fagales |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Castanea |
| Species | Castanea pumila |
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