How to grow and care for Clusia rosea
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Clusia rosea, Pitch -apple, Balsam apple
Clusia rosea 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~20C°
Every 7 days
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water
How to water Clusia rosea
How often should I water?
check Clusia rosea 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 Clusia rosea need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Clusia rosea likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~20℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Clusia rosea at home, make sure the temperature is 16~20℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Clusia rosea 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 Clusia rosea is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malpighiales, Family: Clusiaceae, Genus: Clusia, Species: Clusia rosea
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Europe |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Clusiaceae |
| Genus | Clusia |
| Species | Clusia rosea |
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