How to grow and care for Phemeranthus calycinus (Engelm.) Kiger
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Phemeranthus calycinus (Engelm.) Kiger
Phemeranthus calycinus (Engelm.) Kiger 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Phemeranthus calycinus (Engelm.) Kiger
How often should I water?
check Phemeranthus calycinus (Engelm.) Kiger Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Phemeranthus calycinus (Engelm.) Kiger need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Phemeranthus calycinus (Engelm.) Kiger 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!
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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 Phemeranthus calycinus (Engelm.) Kiger at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Phemeranthus calycinus (Engelm.) Kiger 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 Phemeranthus calycinus (Engelm.) Kiger is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Montiaceae, Genus: Phemeranthus, Species: Phemeranthus calycinus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Montiaceae |
| Genus | Phemeranthus |
| Species | Phemeranthus calycinus |
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