How to grow and care for Persea americana C.Bauh.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Persea americana C.Bauh., Alligator pear
Persea americana C.Bauh. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~28C°
Every 10 days
water
How to water Persea americana C.Bauh.
How often should I water?
check Persea americana C.Bauh. Every 10 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 Persea americana C.Bauh. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Persea americana C.Bauh. likes Bright direct light, 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 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~28℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Persea americana C.Bauh. at home, make sure the temperature is 18~28℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Persea americana C.Bauh. 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 Persea americana C.Bauh. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Laurales, Family: Lauraceae, Genus: Persea, Species: Persea americana
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | North America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Persea |
| Species | Persea americana |
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