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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Gelsemium sempervirens need?

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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.

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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

Houseplants

-15

17~28℃

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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%

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Gelsemium sempervirens 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 Gelsemium sempervirens is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Gentianales, Family: Gelsemiaceae, Genus: Gelsemium, Species: Gelsemium sempervirens

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
HabitatAmerica
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderGentianales
FamilyGelsemiaceae
GenusGelsemium
SpeciesGelsemium sempervirens

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