How to grow and care for Delphinium elatum L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Delphinium elatum L., Alpine larkspur 'Magic Fountain Sky Blue'
Delphinium elatum L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Ranunculaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in temperate and subtropical regions.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are bisexual and exhibit either radial or bilateral symmetry.
water
How to water Delphinium elatum L.
How often should I water?
check Delphinium elatum 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Delphinium elatum L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Delphinium elatum 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~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Delphinium elatum L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Delphinium elatum L. 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 Delphinium elatum L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ranunculales, Family: Ranunculaceae, Genus: Delphinium, Species: Delphinium elatum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Delphinium |
| Species | Delphinium elatum |
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