How to grow and care for Moenchia erecta (L.) G.Gaertn., G.Mey. & Scherb.
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Moenchia erecta (L.) G.Gaertn., G.Mey. & Scherb. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Caryophyllaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in temperate regions.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are bisexual and exhibit radial symmetry.
🎋 Stem
Most are herbaceous plants with swollen nodes where the leaves are attached.
water
How to water Moenchia erecta (L.) G.Gaertn., G.Mey. & Scherb.
How often should I water?
check Moenchia erecta (L.) G.Gaertn., G.Mey. & Scherb. 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 Moenchia erecta (L.) G.Gaertn., G.Mey. & Scherb. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Moenchia erecta (L.) G.Gaertn., G.Mey. & Scherb. 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!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Moenchia erecta (L.) G.Gaertn., G.Mey. & Scherb. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Moenchia erecta (L.) G.Gaertn., G.Mey. & Scherb. 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 Moenchia erecta (L.) G.Gaertn., G.Mey. & Scherb. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Caryophyllaceae, Genus: Moenchia, Species: Moenchia erecta
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Moenchia |
| Species | Moenchia erecta |
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