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