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How to grow and care for Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth., Cucumber tree

Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth.

How often should I water?

check Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

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Light preference

Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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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 Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Bignoniaceae, Genus: Kigelia, Species: Kigelia africana

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Hardiness Zone10 - 12
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyBignoniaceae
GenusKigelia
SpeciesKigelia africana

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