How to grow and care for Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso, St. Thomas lidpod
Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso
How often should I water?
check Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso 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 Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso 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!
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 Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso 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 Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Solanales, Family: Convolvulaceae, Genus: Operculina, Species: Operculina turpethum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Operculina |
| Species | Operculina turpethum |
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