How to grow and care for Centella triloba (Thunb.) Drude
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Centella triloba (Thunb.) Drude
Centella triloba (Thunb.) Drude 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 triloba (Thunb.) Drude
How often should I water?
check Centella triloba (Thunb.) Drude 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 triloba (Thunb.) Drude need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Centella triloba (Thunb.) Drude 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
-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 triloba (Thunb.) Drude at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Centella triloba (Thunb.) Drude 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 triloba (Thunb.) Drude is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Apiales, Family: Araliaceae, Genus: Centella, Species: Centella triloba
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Apiales |
Family | Araliaceae |
Genus | Centella |
Species | Centella triloba |
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