How to grow and care for Myriophyllum alterniflorum DC.
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Myriophyllum alterniflorum DC. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Myriophyllum alterniflorum DC.
How often should I water?
check Myriophyllum alterniflorum DC. 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 Myriophyllum alterniflorum DC. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Myriophyllum alterniflorum DC. 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Myriophyllum alterniflorum DC. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Myriophyllum alterniflorum DC. 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 Myriophyllum alterniflorum DC. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Saxifragales, Family: Haloragaceae, Genus: Myriophyllum, Species: Myriophyllum alterniflorum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Haloragaceae |
| Genus | Myriophyllum |
| Species | Myriophyllum alterniflorum |
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