How to grow and care for Linaria vulgaris Mill.
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Linaria vulgaris Mill. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Linaria vulgaris Mill.
How often should I water?
check Linaria vulgaris Mill. 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
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 Linaria vulgaris Mill. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Linaria vulgaris Mill. likes Bright direct 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 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Linaria vulgaris Mill. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Linaria vulgaris Mill. 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 Linaria vulgaris Mill. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Plantaginaceae, Genus: Linaria, Species: Linaria vulgaris
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Linaria |
| Species | Linaria vulgaris |
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