How to grow and care for Lechea torreyi (Chapm.) Legg. ex Britton
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Lechea torreyi (Chapm.) Legg. ex Britton
Lechea torreyi (Chapm.) Legg. ex Britton 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Lechea torreyi (Chapm.) Legg. ex Britton
How often should I water?
check Lechea torreyi (Chapm.) Legg. ex Britton 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 Lechea torreyi (Chapm.) Legg. ex Britton need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Lechea torreyi (Chapm.) Legg. ex Britton 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!
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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 Lechea torreyi (Chapm.) Legg. ex Britton at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Lechea torreyi (Chapm.) Legg. ex Britton 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 Lechea torreyi (Chapm.) Legg. ex Britton is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malvales, Family: Cistaceae, Genus: Lechea, Species: Lechea torreyi
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Genus | Lechea |
| Species | Lechea torreyi |
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