How to grow and care for Delosperma echinatum (Lam.) Schwantes
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Delosperma echinatum (Lam.) Schwantes, Hedgehog Sheepfig
Delosperma echinatum (Lam.) Schwantes 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Delosperma echinatum (Lam.) Schwantes
How often should I water?
check Delosperma echinatum (Lam.) Schwantes Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
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 Delosperma echinatum (Lam.) Schwantes need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Delosperma echinatum (Lam.) Schwantes 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
-2~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Delosperma echinatum (Lam.) Schwantes at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Delosperma echinatum (Lam.) Schwantes 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 Delosperma echinatum (Lam.) Schwantes is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Aizoaceae, Genus: Delosperma, Species: Delosperma echinatum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Delosperma |
| Species | Delosperma echinatum |
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