How to grow and care for Dipsacus fullonum L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Dipsacus fullonum L., Venuscup teasel
Dipsacus fullonum L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Dipsacus fullonum L.
How often should I water?
check Dipsacus fullonum 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
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 Dipsacus fullonum L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Dipsacus fullonum L. 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!
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20K~
2K
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 Dipsacus fullonum L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Dipsacus fullonum 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 Dipsacus fullonum L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Dipsacales, Family: Caprifoliaceae, Genus: Dipsacus, Species: Dipsacus fullonum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Biennial, Annual, Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Dipsacus |
| Species | Dipsacus fullonum |
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