How to grow and care for Persicaria microcephala (Wall. ex D.Don) Sasaki
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Persicaria microcephala (Wall. ex D.Don) Sasaki
Persicaria microcephala (Wall. ex D.Don) Sasaki 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Persicaria microcephala (Wall. ex D.Don) Sasaki
How often should I water?
check Persicaria microcephala (Wall. ex D.Don) Sasaki 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 Persicaria microcephala (Wall. ex D.Don) Sasaki need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Persicaria microcephala (Wall. ex D.Don) Sasaki likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Persicaria microcephala (Wall. ex D.Don) Sasaki at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Persicaria microcephala (Wall. ex D.Don) Sasaki 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 Persicaria microcephala (Wall. ex D.Don) Sasaki is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Polygonaceae, Genus: Persicaria, Species: Persicaria microcephala
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Persicaria |
| Species | Persicaria microcephala |
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