How to grow and care for Epilobium angustifolium Lam.
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Epilobium angustifolium Lam. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Epilobium angustifolium Lam.
How often should I water?
check Epilobium angustifolium Lam. 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 Epilobium angustifolium Lam. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Epilobium angustifolium Lam. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Epilobium angustifolium Lam. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Epilobium angustifolium Lam. 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 Epilobium angustifolium Lam. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Myrtales, Family: Onagraceae, Genus: Chamaenerion, Species: Chamaenerion dodonaei
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Time to plant | Summer |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Myrtales |
Family | Onagraceae |
Genus | Chamaenerion |
Species | Chamaenerion dodonaei |
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