How to grow and care for Petalonyx thurberi A.Gray
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Petalonyx thurberi A.Gray, Common sandpaper plant
Petalonyx thurberi A.Gray 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Petalonyx thurberi A.Gray
How often should I water?
check Petalonyx thurberi A.Gray 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 thurberi A.Gray need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Petalonyx thurberi A.Gray likes Bright direct 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Petalonyx thurberi A.Gray at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Petalonyx thurberi A.Gray 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 thurberi A.Gray is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Cornales, Family: Loasaceae, Genus: Petalonyx, Species: Petalonyx thurberi
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Cornales |
Family | Loasaceae |
Genus | Petalonyx |
Species | Petalonyx thurberi |
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