How to grow and care for Obolaria virginica L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Obolaria virginica L., Pennywort
Obolaria virginica L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Obolaria virginica L.
How often should I water?
check Obolaria virginica 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Obolaria virginica L. need?

Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Obolaria virginica L. likes Bright indirect 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 ~ 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 Obolaria virginica L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Obolaria virginica L. 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 Obolaria virginica L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Gentianales, Family: Gentianaceae, Genus: Obolaria, Species: Obolaria virginica
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Gentianales |
Family | Gentianaceae |
Genus | Obolaria |
Species | Obolaria virginica |
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