How to grow and care for Ledebouria socialis (Baker) Jessop
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ledebouria socialis (Baker) Jessop, Violet squill
Ledebouria socialis (Baker) Jessop 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
18C° ~25C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Ledebouria socialis (Baker) Jessop
How often should I water?
check Ledebouria socialis (Baker) Jessop Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
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 Ledebouria socialis (Baker) Jessop need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Ledebouria socialis (Baker) Jessop 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!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ledebouria socialis (Baker) Jessop at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Ledebouria socialis (Baker) Jessop 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 Ledebouria socialis (Baker) Jessop is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Asparagaceae, Genus: Ledebouria, Species: Ledebouria socialis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South Africa |
| Time to plant | Spring, Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Ledebouria |
| Species | Ledebouria socialis |
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