How to grow and care for Dypsis lutescens
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Dypsis lutescens
Dypsis lutescens 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
21C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Dypsis lutescens
How often should I water?
check Dypsis lutescens 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 Dypsis lutescens need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Dypsis lutescens likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Medium light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
800 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
800
20K
Temperature
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
21~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Dypsis lutescens at home, make sure the temperature is 21~25℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Dypsis lutescens prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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
Dypsis lutescens is a member of Arecaceae.
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Habitat | Africa |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Arecales |
Family | Arecaceae |
Genus | Dypsis |
Species | Dypsis lutescens |
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