How to grow and care for Lappula occidentalis Rydb.
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Lappula occidentalis Rydb. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Lappula occidentalis Rydb.
How often should I water?
check Lappula occidentalis Rydb. 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Lappula occidentalis Rydb. need?

Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Lappula occidentalis Rydb. 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
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Lappula occidentalis Rydb. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Lappula occidentalis Rydb. 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 Lappula occidentalis Rydb. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Boraginales, Family: Boraginaceae, Genus: Lappula, Species: Lappula occidentalis
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Annual, Biennial |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Boraginales |
Family | Boraginaceae |
Genus | Lappula |
Species | Lappula occidentalis |
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