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How to grow and care for Crotalaria juncea L.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Crotalaria juncea L., Brown hemp, Benares hemp

Crotalaria juncea L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

Water

How to water Crotalaria juncea L.

How often should I water?

check Crotalaria juncea 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Crotalaria juncea L. need?

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Bright direct

Grow light

Light preference

Crotalaria juncea L. 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~

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Temperature

Natural habitat

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8~40℃

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Houseplant temperate preference

-15

16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Crotalaria juncea L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Crotalaria juncea L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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

Crotalaria juncea L. is a member of Fabaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanAnnual
Hardiness Zone10 - 12
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderFabales
FamilyFabaceae
GenusCrotalaria
SpeciesCrotalaria juncea

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