How to grow and care for Cornus canadensis L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cornus canadensis L., Canadian bunchberry, Canadian dwarf cornel, Quatre-temps, Pudding berries
Cornus canadensis L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Cornus canadensis L.
How often should I water?
check Cornus canadensis 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
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Cornus canadensis L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Cornus canadensis L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cornus canadensis L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Cornus canadensis 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 Cornus canadensis L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Cornales, Family: Cornaceae, Genus: Cornus, Species: Cornus canadensis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Cornales |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Cornus |
| Species | Cornus canadensis |
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