How to grow and care for Elaeocarpus reticulatus Sm.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Elaeocarpus reticulatus Sm.
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Sm. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Elaeocarpus reticulatus Sm.
How often should I water?
check Elaeocarpus reticulatus Sm. 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 Elaeocarpus reticulatus Sm. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Sm. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Elaeocarpus reticulatus Sm. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Sm. 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 Elaeocarpus reticulatus Sm. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Oxalidales, Family: Elaeocarpaceae, Genus: Elaeocarpus, Species: Elaeocarpus reticulatus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Oxalidales |
| Family | Elaeocarpaceae |
| Genus | Elaeocarpus |
| Species | Elaeocarpus reticulatus |
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