How to grow and care for Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A.Juss.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A.Juss., Benin mahogany
Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A.Juss. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A.Juss.
How often should I water?
check Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A.Juss. Every 14 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 Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A.Juss. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A.Juss. 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
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 Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A.Juss. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A.Juss. 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 Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A.Juss. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Sapindales, Family: Meliaceae, Genus: Khaya, Species: Khaya senegalensis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Khaya |
| Species | Khaya senegalensis |
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