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How to grow and care for Galphimia gracilis Bartl.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Galphimia gracilis Bartl., Shower-of-gold, Rain of Gold

Galphimia gracilis Bartl. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

18C° ~25C°

Every 7 days

Water

How to water Galphimia gracilis Bartl.

How often should I water?

check Galphimia gracilis Bartl. 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 Galphimia gracilis Bartl. need?

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Bright direct

Bright indirect

Grow light

Light preference

Galphimia gracilis Bartl. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~40℃

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Houseplant temperate preference

-15

18~25℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Galphimia gracilis Bartl. at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Galphimia gracilis Bartl. 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

Galphimia gracilis Bartl. is a member of Malpighiaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
HabitatSouth America
Time to plantSummer
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMalpighiales
FamilyMalpighiaceae
GenusGalphimia
SpeciesGalphimia gracilis

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