How to grow and care for Gentiana scabra
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Gentiana scabra
Gentiana scabra 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
10C° ~15C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Gentiana scabra
How often should I water?
check Gentiana scabra 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 Gentiana scabra need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Gentiana scabra likes Bright direct 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
10~15℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Gentiana scabra at home, make sure the temperature is 10~15℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Gentiana scabra 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 Gentiana scabra is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Gentianales, Family: Gentianaceae, Genus: Gentiana, Species: Gentiana scabra
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Habitat | Asia |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Gentianales |
Family | Gentianaceae |
Genus | Gentiana |
Species | Gentiana scabra |
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