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
Light & Location
How much light does a Galphimia gracilis Bartl. need?
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.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
18~25℃
45
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 Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South America |
| Time to plant | Summer |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Malpighiaceae |
| Genus | Galphimia |
| Species | Galphimia gracilis |
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