How to grow and care for Hyacinthoides non-scripta (L.) Chouard ex Rothm.
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Hyacinthoides non-scripta (L.) Chouard ex Rothm. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Hyacinthoides non-scripta (L.) Chouard ex Rothm.
How often should I water?
check Hyacinthoides non-scripta (L.) Chouard ex Rothm. Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Summer. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Hyacinthoides non-scripta (L.) Chouard ex Rothm. need?

Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Hyacinthoides non-scripta (L.) Chouard ex Rothm. likes 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 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Hyacinthoides non-scripta (L.) Chouard ex Rothm. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Hyacinthoides non-scripta (L.) Chouard ex Rothm. 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 Hyacinthoides non-scripta (L.) Chouard ex Rothm. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Asparagaceae, Genus: Hyacinthoides, Species: Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Asparagales |
Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Hyacinthoides |
Species | Hyacinthoides non-scripta |
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