How to grow and care for Curculigo capitulata (Lour.) Kuntze
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Curculigo capitulata (Lour.) Kuntze
Curculigo capitulata (Lour.) Kuntze 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Curculigo capitulata (Lour.) Kuntze
How often should I water?
check Curculigo capitulata (Lour.) Kuntze 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 Curculigo capitulata (Lour.) Kuntze need?

Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Curculigo capitulata (Lour.) Kuntze 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
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Curculigo capitulata (Lour.) Kuntze at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Curculigo capitulata (Lour.) Kuntze 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 Curculigo capitulata (Lour.) Kuntze is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Hypoxidaceae, Genus: Curculigo, Species: Curculigo capitulata
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Asparagales |
Family | Hypoxidaceae |
Genus | Curculigo |
Species | Curculigo capitulata |
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