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How to grow and care for Metasequoia glyptostroboides H.H.Hu & W.C.Cheng

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Metasequoia glyptostroboides H.H.Hu & W.C.Cheng, Water fir

Metasequoia glyptostroboides H.H.Hu & W.C.Cheng 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

Water

How to water Metasequoia glyptostroboides H.H.Hu & W.C.Cheng

How often should I water?

check Metasequoia glyptostroboides H.H.Hu & W.C.Cheng 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.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Metasequoia glyptostroboides H.H.Hu & W.C.Cheng need?

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Bright direct

Bright indirect

Medium

Grow light

Low

Light preference

Metasequoia glyptostroboides H.H.Hu & W.C.Cheng likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium light, Low light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

500

20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-17

-17~38℃

45

Houseplant temperate preference

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Metasequoia glyptostroboides H.H.Hu & W.C.Cheng at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides H.H.Hu & W.C.Cheng prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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

Metasequoia glyptostroboides H.H.Hu & W.C.Cheng is a member of Cupressaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Time to plantFall, Winter
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassPinopsida
OrderPinales
FamilyCupressaceae
GenusMetasequoia
SpeciesMetasequoia glyptostroboides

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