How to grow and care for Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link
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Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Medium
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link
How often should I water?
check Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link 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 Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link need?
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link likes Medium, Low, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
2K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link 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 Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Asparagaceae, Genus: Maianthemum, Species: Maianthemum stellatum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Maianthemum |
| Species | Maianthemum stellatum |
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