How to grow and care for Phyllanthus tenellus Roxb.
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Phyllanthus tenellus Roxb. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Phyllanthus tenellus Roxb.
How often should I water?
check Phyllanthus tenellus Roxb. 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 Phyllanthus tenellus Roxb. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Phyllanthus tenellus Roxb. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Phyllanthus tenellus Roxb. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Phyllanthus tenellus Roxb. 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 Phyllanthus tenellus Roxb. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malpighiales, Family: Phyllanthaceae, Genus: Phyllanthus, Species: Phyllanthus tenellus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus | Phyllanthus |
| Species | Phyllanthus tenellus |
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