How to grow and care for Mertensia virginica (L.) Pers. ex Link
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Mertensia virginica (L.) Pers. ex Link, Roanoke bells
Mertensia virginica (L.) Pers. ex Link 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Mertensia virginica (L.) Pers. ex Link
How often should I water?
check Mertensia virginica (L.) Pers. ex Link 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
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 Mertensia virginica (L.) Pers. ex Link need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Mertensia virginica (L.) Pers. ex Link likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Mertensia virginica (L.) Pers. ex Link at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Mertensia virginica (L.) Pers. ex 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 Mertensia virginica (L.) Pers. ex Link is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Boraginales, Family: Boraginaceae, Genus: Mertensia, Species: Mertensia virginica
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Mertensia |
| Species | Mertensia virginica |
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