How to grow and care for Cryptantha flaccida (Douglas ex Lehm.) Greene
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cryptantha flaccida (Douglas ex Lehm.) Greene, Weak-stemmed or pale cryptantha, Beaked cryptantha, Red-stemmed cryptantha
Cryptantha flaccida (Douglas ex Lehm.) Greene 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Cryptantha flaccida (Douglas ex Lehm.) Greene
How often should I water?
check Cryptantha flaccida (Douglas ex Lehm.) Greene 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 Cryptantha flaccida (Douglas ex Lehm.) Greene need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Cryptantha flaccida (Douglas ex Lehm.) Greene likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cryptantha flaccida (Douglas ex Lehm.) Greene at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Cryptantha flaccida (Douglas ex Lehm.) Greene 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 Cryptantha flaccida (Douglas ex Lehm.) Greene is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Boraginales, Family: Boraginaceae, Genus: Cryptantha, Species: Cryptantha flaccida
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Cryptantha |
| Species | Cryptantha flaccida |
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