How to grow and care for Cestrum aurantiacum Lindl.
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Cestrum aurantiacum Lindl. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Cestrum aurantiacum Lindl.
How often should I water?
check Cestrum aurantiacum Lindl. 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 Cestrum aurantiacum Lindl. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Cestrum aurantiacum Lindl. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct 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
-7~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cestrum aurantiacum Lindl. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Cestrum aurantiacum Lindl. 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 Cestrum aurantiacum Lindl. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Solanales, Family: Solanaceae, Genus: Cestrum, Species: Cestrum aurantiacum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 7 - 12 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Cestrum |
| Species | Cestrum aurantiacum |
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