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