How to grow and care for Cerastium fontanum Baumg.
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Cerastium fontanum Baumg. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Caryophyllaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in temperate regions.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are bisexual and exhibit radial symmetry.
🎋 Stem
Most are herbaceous plants with swollen nodes where the leaves are attached.
water
How to water Cerastium fontanum Baumg.
How often should I water?
check Cerastium fontanum Baumg. 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 Cerastium fontanum Baumg. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Cerastium fontanum Baumg. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cerastium fontanum Baumg. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Cerastium fontanum Baumg. 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 Cerastium fontanum Baumg. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Caryophyllaceae, Genus: Cerastium, Species: Cerastium fontanum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Biennial, Annual |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 10 |
| Time to plant | Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Cerastium |
| Species | Cerastium fontanum |
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