How to grow and care for Centella erecta (L.fil.) Fernald
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Centella erecta (L.fil.) Fernald
Centella erecta (L.fil.) Fernald 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Araliaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in tropical regions.
water
How to water Centella erecta (L.fil.) Fernald
How often should I water?
check Centella erecta (L.fil.) Fernald 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 Centella erecta (L.fil.) Fernald need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Centella erecta (L.fil.) Fernald 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!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Centella erecta (L.fil.) Fernald at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Centella erecta (L.fil.) Fernald 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 Centella erecta (L.fil.) Fernald is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Apiales, Family: Araliaceae, Genus: Centella, Species: Centella erecta
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Centella |
| Species | Centella erecta |
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