How to grow and care for Oplopanax horridus (Sm.) Miq.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Oplopanax horridus (Sm.) Miq., Alaskan Ginseng
Oplopanax horridus (Sm.) Miq. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Araliaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in tropical regions.
water
How to water Oplopanax horridus (Sm.) Miq.
How often should I water?
check Oplopanax horridus (Sm.) Miq. 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 Oplopanax horridus (Sm.) Miq. need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Oplopanax horridus (Sm.) Miq. likes Bright indirect light, Medium, 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
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Oplopanax horridus (Sm.) Miq. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Oplopanax horridus (Sm.) Miq. 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 Oplopanax horridus (Sm.) Miq. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Apiales, Family: Araliaceae, Genus: Oplopanax, Species: Oplopanax horridus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Oplopanax |
| Species | Oplopanax horridus |
Is Oplopanax horridus (Sm.) Miq. toxic?
Oplopanax horridus (Sm.) Miq. is dangerous to Dog
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