How to grow and care for Farfugium japonicum (L.) Kitam.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Farfugium japonicum (L.) Kitam., Green leopard plant
Farfugium japonicum (L.) Kitam. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Medium
10C° ~21C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Asteraceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent and in all climates, except Antarctica.
🌺 Flower
The central and surrounding flowers bloom closely together, creating the appearance of a single flower that resembles a head shape. This type of flower arrangement is called a capitulum.
water
How to water Farfugium japonicum (L.) Kitam.
How often should I water?
check Farfugium japonicum (L.) Kitam. 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 Farfugium japonicum (L.) Kitam. need?
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Farfugium japonicum (L.) Kitam. likes Medium, Low, 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
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
2K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
10~21℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Farfugium japonicum (L.) Kitam. at home, make sure the temperature is 10~21℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Farfugium japonicum (L.) Kitam. 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 Farfugium japonicum (L.) Kitam. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Asterales, Family: Asteraceae, Genus: Farfugium, Species: Farfugium japonicum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Asia |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Farfugium |
| Species | Farfugium japonicum |
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