How to grow and care for Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier
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Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Apiaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in temperate and subtropical regions.
🌺 Flower
It has a large corymbose inflorescence or a compound umbel inflorescence.
🎋 Stem
Most of them have hollow stems, making them vulnerable to external impact, so handle with care.
🪴 Root&Soil
Most have well-developed taproots.
water
How to water Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier
How often should I water?
check Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier 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 Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier 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!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier 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 Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Apiales, Family: Apiaceae, Genus: Heracleum, Species: Heracleum mantegazzianum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Biennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Time to plant | Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Heracleum |
| Species | Heracleum mantegazzianum |
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