How to grow and care for Emilia fosbergii Nicolson
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Emilia fosbergii Nicolson, Red florida tasselflower
Emilia fosbergii Nicolson 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Asteraceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent and in all climates, except Antarctica.
🌺 Flower
The central and surrounding flowers bloom closely together, creating the appearance of a single flower that resembles a head shape. This type of flower arrangement is called a capitulum.
water
How to water Emilia fosbergii Nicolson
How often should I water?
check Emilia fosbergii Nicolson 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 Emilia fosbergii Nicolson need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Emilia fosbergii Nicolson likes Bright direct 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!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Emilia fosbergii Nicolson at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Emilia fosbergii Nicolson 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 Emilia fosbergii Nicolson is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Asterales, Family: Asteraceae, Genus: Emilia, Species: Emilia fosbergii
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Annual, Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 9 - 12 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Asterales |
Family | Asteraceae |
Genus | Emilia |
Species | Emilia fosbergii |
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