How to grow and care for Penstemon spectabilis
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Penstemon spectabilis
Penstemon spectabilis 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Penstemon spectabilis
How often should I water?
check Penstemon spectabilis 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 need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Penstemon spectabilis 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 Penstemon spectabilis at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Penstemon spectabilis 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 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Plantaginaceae, Genus: Penstemon, Species: Penstemon spectabilis
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Species | Penstemon spectabilis |
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