How to grow and care for Leptochloa crinita (Lag.) P.M.Peterson & N.Snow
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Leptochloa crinita (Lag.) P.M.Peterson & N.Snow
Leptochloa crinita (Lag.) P.M.Peterson & N.Snow 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Poaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant grew on every continent and in all climates except Antarctica. It thrives in various soil types, is drought-tolerant, and grows well in wetlands.
👀 Characteristics details
The base of the leaf forms a sheath that wraps around the stem.
🎋 Stem
The stem is a hollow, cylindrical shape.
water
How to water Leptochloa crinita (Lag.) P.M.Peterson & N.Snow
How often should I water?
check Leptochloa crinita (Lag.) P.M.Peterson & N.Snow 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 Leptochloa crinita (Lag.) P.M.Peterson & N.Snow need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Leptochloa crinita (Lag.) P.M.Peterson & N.Snow 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!
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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 Leptochloa crinita (Lag.) P.M.Peterson & N.Snow at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Leptochloa crinita (Lag.) P.M.Peterson & N.Snow 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 Leptochloa crinita (Lag.) P.M.Peterson & N.Snow is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Poaceae, Genus: Leptochloa, Species: Leptochloa crinita
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Leptochloa |
| Species | Leptochloa crinita |
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