How to grow and care for Gerrardanthus lobatus
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Gerrardanthus lobatus
Gerrardanthus lobatus 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Gerrardanthus lobatus
How often should I water?
check Gerrardanthus lobatus 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 Gerrardanthus lobatus need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Gerrardanthus lobatus 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
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Gerrardanthus lobatus at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Gerrardanthus lobatus 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 Gerrardanthus lobatus is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Cucurbitales, Family: Cucurbitaceae, Genus: Gerrardanthus, Species: Gerrardanthus lobatus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South Africa |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Cucurbitales |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus | Gerrardanthus |
| Species | Gerrardanthus lobatus |
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