How to grow and care for Farfugium japonicum

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Farfugium japonicum

Farfugium japonicum 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

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

How often should I water?

check Farfugium japonicum 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 Farfugium japonicum need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Medium

Grow light

Light preference

Farfugium japonicum likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Medium, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
800 ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

800

20K

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Temperature

Houseplants

-15

10~21℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Farfugium japonicum at home, make sure the temperature is 10~21℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Farfugium japonicum prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Asterales, Family: Asteraceae, Genus: Farfugium, Species: Farfugium japonicum

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
HabitatAsia
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusFarfugium
SpeciesFarfugium japonicum

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