How to grow and care for Monarda clinopodia L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Monarda clinopodia L.
Monarda clinopodia L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Lamiaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent except Antarctica, with a particular concentration in the Mediterranean and Central Asia.
👀 Characteristics details
Most of them secrete essential oils, giving them a distinctive fragrance.
🌺 Flower
The petals are split broadly into upper and lower parts, creating an open, lip-like shape.
🎋 Stem
The stem has a square-shaped cross-section.
water
How to water Monarda clinopodia L.
How often should I water?
check Monarda clinopodia L. 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 Monarda clinopodia L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Monarda clinopodia L. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Monarda clinopodia L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Monarda clinopodia L. 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 Monarda clinopodia L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Lamiaceae, Genus: Monarda, Species: Monarda clinopodia
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Monarda |
| Species | Monarda clinopodia |
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