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How to grow and care for Metalasia pungens D.Don

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Metalasia pungens D.Don

Metalasia pungens D.Don 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

Botany Encyclopedia

Family : Asteraceae

🏝️ Habitat Conditions

This plant used to grow on every continent and in all climates, except Antarctica.

🌺 Flower

The central and surrounding flowers bloom closely together, creating the appearance of a single flower that resembles a head shape. This type of flower arrangement is called a capitulum.

water

How to water Metalasia pungens D.Don

How often should I water?

check Metalasia pungens D.Don 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 Metalasia pungens D.Don need?

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Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Metalasia pungens D.Don likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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10K

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Temperature

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Metalasia pungens D.Don at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Metalasia pungens D.Don 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 Metalasia pungens D.Don is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Asterales, Family: Asteraceae, Genus: Metalasia, Species: Metalasia pungens

Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusMetalasia
SpeciesMetalasia pungens

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