How to grow and care for Pentachondra pumila (J.R. & G.Forst.) R.Br.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pentachondra pumila (J.R. & G.Forst.) R.Br.
Pentachondra pumila (J.R. & G.Forst.) R.Br. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Ericaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant mostly grew in temperate regions, as well as polar areas or tropical highlands.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are bisexual and radially symmetrical.
🎋 Stem
Most are shrubs, but some species are small trees.
🪴 Root&Soil
They are generally tolerant of acidic soil, allowing them to grow without issues in such conditions.
water
How to water Pentachondra pumila (J.R. & G.Forst.) R.Br.
How often should I water?
check Pentachondra pumila (J.R. & G.Forst.) R.Br. 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 Pentachondra pumila (J.R. & G.Forst.) R.Br. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Pentachondra pumila (J.R. & G.Forst.) R.Br. 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 Pentachondra pumila (J.R. & G.Forst.) R.Br. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Pentachondra pumila (J.R. & G.Forst.) R.Br. 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 Pentachondra pumila (J.R. & G.Forst.) R.Br. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Ericaceae, Genus: Pentachondra, Species: Pentachondra pumila
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Pentachondra |
| Species | Pentachondra pumila |
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