How to grow and care for Ephedra viridis Coville
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ephedra viridis Coville, Indian Tea
Ephedra viridis Coville 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Ephedra viridis Coville
How often should I water?
check Ephedra viridis Coville 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 viridis Coville need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Ephedra viridis Coville 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ephedra viridis Coville at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Ephedra viridis Coville 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 viridis Coville is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Gnetopsida, Order: Ephedrales, Family: Ephedraceae, Genus: Ephedra, Species: Ephedra viridis
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 6 - 11 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Gnetopsida |
Order | Ephedrales |
Family | Ephedraceae |
Genus | Ephedra |
Species | Ephedra viridis |
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