How to grow and care for Heliotropium curassavicum L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Heliotropium curassavicum L., Quail plant, Monkey tail plant, Wild heliotrope
Heliotropium curassavicum L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Heliotropium curassavicum L.
How often should I water?
check Heliotropium curassavicum L. 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 Heliotropium curassavicum L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Heliotropium curassavicum L. likes Bright direct 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 Heliotropium curassavicum L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Heliotropium curassavicum L. 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 Heliotropium curassavicum L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Boraginales, Family: Boraginaceae, Genus: Heliotropium, Species: Heliotropium curassavicum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Heliotropium |
| Species | Heliotropium curassavicum |
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