How to grow and care for Montia australasica (Hook.fil.) Pax & K.Hoffm.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Montia australasica (Hook.fil.) Pax & K.Hoffm.
Montia australasica (Hook.fil.) Pax & K.Hoffm. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Montia australasica (Hook.fil.) Pax & K.Hoffm.
How often should I water?
check Montia australasica (Hook.fil.) Pax & K.Hoffm. Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Montia australasica (Hook.fil.) Pax & K.Hoffm. need?

Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Montia australasica (Hook.fil.) Pax & K.Hoffm. 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 Montia australasica (Hook.fil.) Pax & K.Hoffm. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Montia australasica (Hook.fil.) Pax & K.Hoffm. 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 Montia australasica (Hook.fil.) Pax & K.Hoffm. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Montiaceae, Genus: Montia, Species: Montia australasica
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Caryophyllales |
Family | Montiaceae |
Genus | Montia |
Species | Montia australasica |
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