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How to grow and care for Nepeta cataria

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Nepeta cataria

Nepeta cataria 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

18C° ~25C°

Every 7 days

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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 Nepeta cataria

How often should I water?

check Nepeta cataria 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Nepeta cataria need?

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Bright direct light

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Light preference

Nepeta cataria 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~

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20K

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Temperature

Houseplants

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18~25℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Nepeta cataria at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Nepeta cataria prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 Nepeta cataria is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Lamiaceae, Genus: Nepeta, Species: Nepeta cataria

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
HabitatEurope
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusNepeta
SpeciesNepeta cataria

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