How to grow and care for Murraya paniculata (L.) Jacq.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Murraya paniculata (L.) Jacq., Chinese box, Orange jessamine
Murraya paniculata (L.) Jacq. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
15C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Murraya paniculata (L.) Jacq.
How often should I water?
check Murraya paniculata (L.) Jacq. Every 14 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 Murraya paniculata (L.) Jacq. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Murraya paniculata (L.) Jacq. 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!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
15~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Murraya paniculata (L.) Jacq. at home, make sure the temperature is 15~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Murraya paniculata (L.) Jacq. 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 Murraya paniculata (L.) Jacq. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Sapindales, Family: Rutaceae, Genus: Murraya, Species: Murraya paniculata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Southeast Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Murraya |
| Species | Murraya paniculata |
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