How to grow and care for Etlingera elatior
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Etlingera elatior
Etlingera elatior 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~30C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Etlingera elatior
How often should I water?
check Etlingera elatior 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 Etlingera elatior need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Etlingera elatior likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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
Houseplants
-15
18~30℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Etlingera elatior at home, make sure the temperature is 18~30℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~60%
100
Etlingera elatior prefers humidity about 40~60%. 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 Etlingera elatior is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Zingiberales, Family: Zingiberaceae, Genus: Etlingera, Species: Etlingera elatior
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Australia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Etlingera |
| Species | Etlingera elatior |
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