How to grow and care for Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker, Baby's tears, Measles plant
Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker
How often should I water?
check Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker 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
Signs that it really needs water
Leaf drooping, wilting, wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
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 Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker 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 Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Acanthaceae, Genus: Hypoestes, Species: Hypoestes phyllostachya
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Hypoestes |
| Species | Hypoestes phyllostachya |
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