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How to grow and care for Elegia capensis (Burm.f.) Schelpe

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Elegia capensis (Burm.f.) Schelpe

Elegia capensis (Burm.f.) Schelpe 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Elegia capensis (Burm.f.) Schelpe

How often should I water?

check Elegia capensis (Burm.f.) Schelpe 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Elegia capensis (Burm.f.) Schelpe need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Elegia capensis (Burm.f.) Schelpe 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~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

13~40℃

45

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Elegia capensis (Burm.f.) Schelpe at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Elegia capensis (Burm.f.) Schelpe prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 Elegia capensis (Burm.f.) Schelpe is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Restionaceae, Genus: Elegia, Species: Elegia capensis

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderPoales
FamilyRestionaceae
GenusElegia
SpeciesElegia capensis

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