How to grow and care for Hamelia patens Jacq.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Hamelia patens Jacq., Hummingbird bush, Guardian of the forest
Hamelia patens Jacq. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Hamelia patens Jacq.
How often should I water?
check Hamelia patens Jacq. 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 Hamelia patens Jacq. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Hamelia patens Jacq. 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
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Hamelia patens Jacq. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Hamelia patens Jacq. 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 Hamelia patens Jacq. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Gentianales, Family: Rubiaceae, Genus: Hamelia, Species: Hamelia patens
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Hamelia |
| Species | Hamelia patens |
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