How to grow and care for Ephedra distachya L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ephedra distachya L., Common ephedra, Green Mormon Tea, Joint-pine
Ephedra distachya L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Ephedra distachya L.
How often should I water?
check Ephedra distachya L. 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 Ephedra distachya L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Ephedra distachya L. 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
-17
-17~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ephedra distachya L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Ephedra distachya L. 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 Ephedra distachya L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Gnetopsida, Order: Ephedrales, Family: Ephedraceae, Genus: Ephedra, Species: Ephedra distachya
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Gnetopsida |
| Order | Ephedrales |
| Family | Ephedraceae |
| Genus | Ephedra |
| Species | Ephedra distachya |
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