How to grow and care for Dorstenia contrajerva L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Dorstenia contrajerva L., Contra hierba
Dorstenia contrajerva L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Moraceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant mostly grew in tropical or subtropical regions.
🎋 Stem
Most are shrubs, but there are also woody climbing plants. Many species produce a milky sap that can be used to make rubber.
water
How to water Dorstenia contrajerva L.
How often should I water?
check Dorstenia contrajerva 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 Dorstenia contrajerva L. need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Dorstenia contrajerva L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow 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 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Dorstenia contrajerva L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Dorstenia contrajerva 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 Dorstenia contrajerva L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Rosales, Family: Moraceae, Genus: Dorstenia, Species: Dorstenia contrajerva
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Dorstenia |
| Species | Dorstenia contrajerva |
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