How to grow and care for Petalonyx nitidus S.Watson
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Petalonyx nitidus S.Watson
Petalonyx nitidus S.Watson 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Petalonyx nitidus S.Watson
How often should I water?
check Petalonyx nitidus S.Watson 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 Petalonyx nitidus S.Watson need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Petalonyx nitidus S.Watson 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
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Petalonyx nitidus S.Watson at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Petalonyx nitidus S.Watson 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 Petalonyx nitidus S.Watson is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Cornales, Family: Loasaceae, Genus: Petalonyx, Species: Petalonyx nitidus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Cornales |
| Family | Loasaceae |
| Genus | Petalonyx |
| Species | Petalonyx nitidus |
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