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How to grow and care for Mecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Mecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small, Prostrate mecardonia

Mecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

18C° ~25C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Mecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small

How often should I water?

check Mecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Mecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small need?

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Bright direct light

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Light preference

Mecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~35℃

45

Houseplants

-15

18~25℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Mecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Mecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 Mecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Plantaginaceae, Genus: Mecardonia, Species: Mecardonia procumbens

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial, Annual
HabitatAmerica
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyPlantaginaceae
GenusMecardonia
SpeciesMecardonia procumbens

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