How to grow and care for Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798
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Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798
How often should I water?
check Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798 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 Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798 need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798 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~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798 at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798 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 Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Boraginales, Family: Boraginaceae, Genus: Cynoglossum, Species: Cynoglossum officinale
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Biennial, Annual, Perennial |
Time to plant | Spring, Fall |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Boraginales |
Family | Boraginaceae |
Genus | Cynoglossum |
Species | Cynoglossum officinale |
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