How to grow and care for Digitalis ferruginea Sm.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Digitalis ferruginea Sm.
Digitalis ferruginea Sm. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Digitalis ferruginea Sm.
How often should I water?
check Digitalis ferruginea Sm. 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 Digitalis ferruginea Sm. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Digitalis ferruginea Sm. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
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 Digitalis ferruginea Sm. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Digitalis ferruginea Sm. 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 Digitalis ferruginea Sm. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Plantaginaceae, Genus: Digitalis, Species: Digitalis ferruginea
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Biennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Digitalis |
| Species | Digitalis ferruginea |
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