How to grow and care for Hedychium coronarium J.Koenig
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Hedychium coronarium J.Koenig, Garland flower, Butterfly ginger lily, Indian garland flower, White butterfly ginger lily, Butterfly ginger
Hedychium coronarium J.Koenig 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Hedychium coronarium J.Koenig
How often should I water?
check Hedychium coronarium J.Koenig 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
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Hedychium coronarium J.Koenig need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Hedychium coronarium J.Koenig 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
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Hedychium coronarium J.Koenig at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Hedychium coronarium J.Koenig 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 Hedychium coronarium J.Koenig is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Zingiberales, Family: Zingiberaceae, Genus: Hedychium, Species: Hedychium coronarium
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Hedychium |
| Species | Hedychium coronarium |
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