How to grow and care for Collinsia heterophylla Buist ex Graham
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Collinsia heterophylla Buist ex Graham, Purple chinese houses, Downy chinese-houses
Collinsia heterophylla Buist ex Graham 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Collinsia heterophylla Buist ex Graham
How often should I water?
check Collinsia heterophylla Buist ex Graham 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 Collinsia heterophylla Buist ex Graham need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Collinsia heterophylla Buist ex Graham likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
13~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Collinsia heterophylla Buist ex Graham at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Collinsia heterophylla Buist ex Graham 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 Collinsia heterophylla Buist ex Graham is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Plantaginaceae, Genus: Collinsia, Species: Collinsia heterophylla
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Annual |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Lamiales |
Family | Plantaginaceae |
Genus | Collinsia |
Species | Collinsia heterophylla |
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