How to grow and care for Monotropa uniflora L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Monotropa uniflora L., Indian pipe
Monotropa uniflora L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Monotropa uniflora L.
How often should I water?
check Monotropa uniflora 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
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.
Light & Location
How much light does a Monotropa uniflora L. need?
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Monotropa uniflora L. likes Bright indirect light, Medium 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
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~35℃
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 Monotropa uniflora L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Monotropa uniflora L. 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
Monotropa uniflora L. is a member of Ericaceae.
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Time to plant | Spring |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Ericales |
Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Monotropa |
Species | Monotropa uniflora |
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