How to grow and care for Dioscorea discolor
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Dioscorea discolor
Dioscorea discolor 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18Cยฐ ~25Cยฐ
Every 7 days
water
How to water Dioscorea discolor
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How often should I water?
check Dioscorea discolor Every 7 days if it needs water when itโs very cold (below 5โ), 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 Dioscorea discolor need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Dioscorea discolor likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25โ
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Dioscorea discolor at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25โ.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Dioscorea discolor prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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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.
Soil Mix
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Dioscorea discolor is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Dioscoreales, Family: Dioscoreaceae, Genus: Dioscorea, Species: Dioscorea discolor
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mediterranean |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Dioscoreales |
| Family | Dioscoreaceae |
| Genus | Dioscorea |
| Species | Dioscorea discolor |
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