How to grow and care for Echium vulgare Brot.
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Echium vulgare Brot. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Echium vulgare Brot.
How often should I water?
check Echium vulgare Brot. 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 Echium vulgare Brot. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Echium vulgare Brot. 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 Echium vulgare Brot. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Echium vulgare Brot. 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 Echium vulgare Brot. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Boraginales, Family: Boraginaceae, Genus: Echium, Species: Echium rauwolfii
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Biennial, Perennial, Annual |
| Time to plant | Winter |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Echium |
| Species | Echium rauwolfii |
Is Echium vulgare Brot. toxic?
Echium vulgare Brot. is dangerous to Dog
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