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How to grow and care for Epigaea repens L.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Epigaea repens L.

Epigaea repens L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

Botany Encyclopedia

Family : Ericaceae

🏝️ Habitat Conditions

This plant mostly grew in temperate regions, as well as polar areas or tropical highlands.

🌺 Flower

Most flowers are bisexual and radially symmetrical.

🎋 Stem

Most are shrubs, but some species are small trees.

🪴 Root&Soil

They are generally tolerant of acidic soil, allowing them to grow without issues in such conditions.

water

How to water Epigaea repens L.

How often should I water?

check Epigaea repens 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Epigaea repens L. need?

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Bright indirect light

Medium

Grow light

Low

Light preference

Epigaea repens L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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10K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-27

-27~32℃

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Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Epigaea repens L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Epigaea repens L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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 Epigaea repens L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Ericaceae, Genus: Epigaea, Species: Epigaea repens

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Hardiness Zone3 - 8
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderEricales
FamilyEricaceae
GenusEpigaea
SpeciesEpigaea repens

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