How to grow and care for Gelsemium sempervirens
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Gelsemium sempervirens
Gelsemium sempervirens 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
17C° ~28C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Gelsemium sempervirens
How often should I water?
check Gelsemium sempervirens 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 Gelsemium sempervirens need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Gelsemium sempervirens 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
17~28℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Gelsemium sempervirens at home, make sure the temperature is 17~28℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Gelsemium sempervirens 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 Gelsemium sempervirens is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Gentianales, Family: Gelsemiaceae, Genus: Gelsemium, Species: Gelsemium sempervirens
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Habitat | America |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Gentianales |
Family | Gelsemiaceae |
Genus | Gelsemium |
Species | Gelsemium sempervirens |
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