How to grow and care for Dichodon cerastoides (L.) Rchb.
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Dichodon cerastoides (L.) Rchb. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Caryophyllaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in temperate regions.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are bisexual and exhibit radial symmetry.
🎋 Stem
Most are herbaceous plants with swollen nodes where the leaves are attached.
water
How to water Dichodon cerastoides (L.) Rchb.
How often should I water?
check Dichodon cerastoides (L.) Rchb. 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 Dichodon cerastoides (L.) Rchb. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Dichodon cerastoides (L.) Rchb. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Dichodon cerastoides (L.) Rchb. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Dichodon cerastoides (L.) Rchb. 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 Dichodon cerastoides (L.) Rchb. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Caryophyllaceae, Genus: Dichodon, Species: Dichodon cerastoides
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Dichodon |
| Species | Dichodon cerastoides |
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