How to grow and care for Clethra alnifolia L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Clethra alnifolia L., White alder 'Ruby Spice'
Clethra alnifolia L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Clethra alnifolia L.
How often should I water?
check Clethra alnifolia L. 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 Clethra alnifolia L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Clethra alnifolia L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Clethra alnifolia L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Clethra alnifolia L. 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 Clethra alnifolia L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Clethraceae, Genus: Clethra, Species: Clethra alnifolia
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Clethraceae |
| Genus | Clethra |
| Species | Clethra alnifolia |
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