How to grow and care for Melampyrum cristatum L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Melampyrum cristatum L.
Melampyrum cristatum L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Melampyrum cristatum L.
How often should I water?
check Melampyrum cristatum L. 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 Melampyrum cristatum L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Melampyrum cristatum L. 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!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Melampyrum cristatum L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Melampyrum cristatum L. 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 Melampyrum cristatum L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Orobanchaceae, Genus: Melampyrum, Species: Melampyrum cristatum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Orobanchaceae |
| Genus | Melampyrum |
| Species | Melampyrum cristatum |
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