How to grow and care for Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta
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Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta
How often should I water?
check Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta 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 Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta likes Bright indirect light, Bright direct light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta 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 Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Zingiberales, Family: Costaceae, Genus: Hellenia, Species: Hellenia speciosa
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Costaceae |
| Genus | Hellenia |
| Species | Hellenia speciosa |
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