How to grow and care for Miconia squamulosa (Sm.) Triana
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Miconia squamulosa (Sm.) Triana
Miconia squamulosa (Sm.) Triana 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Miconia squamulosa (Sm.) Triana
How often should I water?
check Miconia squamulosa (Sm.) Triana 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 Miconia squamulosa (Sm.) Triana need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Miconia squamulosa (Sm.) Triana likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Miconia squamulosa (Sm.) Triana at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Miconia squamulosa (Sm.) Triana 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 Miconia squamulosa (Sm.) Triana is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Myrtales, Family: Melastomataceae, Genus: Miconia, Species: Miconia squamulosa
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Genus | Miconia |
| Species | Miconia squamulosa |
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