How to grow and care for Penstemon speciosus Douglas
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Penstemon speciosus Douglas
Penstemon speciosus Douglas 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Penstemon speciosus Douglas
How often should I water?
check Penstemon speciosus Douglas 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 Penstemon speciosus Douglas need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Penstemon speciosus Douglas 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~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Penstemon speciosus Douglas at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Penstemon speciosus Douglas 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 Penstemon speciosus Douglas is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Plantaginaceae, Genus: Penstemon, Species: Penstemon speciosus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 7 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Species | Penstemon speciosus |
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