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 light
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 light
Bright indirect light
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~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-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
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Galphimia gracilis Bartl. 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 Galphimia gracilis Bartl. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malpighiales, Family: Malpighiaceae, Genus: Galphimia, Species: Galphimia gracilis
| 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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