How to grow and care for Iresine rhizomatosa Standl.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Iresine rhizomatosa Standl., Eastern bloodleaf
Iresine rhizomatosa Standl. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Iresine rhizomatosa Standl.
How often should I water?
check Iresine rhizomatosa Standl. 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 Iresine rhizomatosa Standl. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Iresine rhizomatosa Standl. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Iresine rhizomatosa Standl. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Iresine rhizomatosa Standl. 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 Iresine rhizomatosa Standl. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Amaranthaceae, Genus: Iresine, Species: Iresine rhizomatosa
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Caryophyllales |
Family | Amaranthaceae |
Genus | Iresine |
Species | Iresine rhizomatosa |
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