How to grow and care for Mercurialis tomentosa L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Mercurialis tomentosa L., Herb of Santa Quiteria, Downy mercury
Mercurialis tomentosa L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Mercurialis tomentosa L.
How often should I water?
check Mercurialis tomentosa L. 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Mercurialis tomentosa L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Mercurialis tomentosa 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~42℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Mercurialis tomentosa L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Mercurialis tomentosa 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 Mercurialis tomentosa L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malpighiales, Family: Euphorbiaceae, Genus: Mercurialis, Species: Mercurialis tomentosa
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 - 13 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Mercurialis |
| Species | Mercurialis tomentosa |
Is your plant sick?
Track what happened. We’ll let you know the cause and treatment shortly!
1:1 Expert Help
You’ll get professional feedback within 24 hours from an expert on our team.
feedback will include