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How to grow and care for Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link, Early wintersweet 'Luteus'

Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link

How often should I water?

check Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link need?

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Bright direct light

Grow light

Light preference

Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link 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

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Temperature

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16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Laurales, Family: Calycanthaceae, Genus: Chimonanthus, Species: Chimonanthus praecox

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLaurales
FamilyCalycanthaceae
GenusChimonanthus
SpeciesChimonanthus praecox

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