How to grow and care for Penstemon spectabilis Thurb. ex Torr. & A.Gray
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Penstemon spectabilis Thurb. ex Torr. & A.Gray, Notable Pentsemon, Spectacular Penstemon, Royal Pentsemon
Penstemon spectabilis Thurb. ex Torr. & A.Gray 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Penstemon spectabilis Thurb. ex Torr. & A.Gray
How often should I water?
check Penstemon spectabilis Thurb. ex Torr. & A.Gray 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 spectabilis Thurb. ex Torr. & A.Gray need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Penstemon spectabilis Thurb. ex Torr. & A.Gray 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!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Penstemon spectabilis Thurb. ex Torr. & A.Gray at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Penstemon spectabilis Thurb. ex Torr. & A.Gray 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 spectabilis Thurb. ex Torr. & A.Gray is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Plantaginaceae, Genus: Penstemon, Species: Penstemon spectabilis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Species | Penstemon spectabilis |
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