How to grow and care for Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn, Red squill, Maritime squill
Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn
How often should I water?
check Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn likes Bright direct 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
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn 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 Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Asparagaceae, Genus: Drimia, Species: Drimia maritima
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Drimia |
| Species | Drimia maritima |
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