How to grow and care for Phyllanthus virgatus G.Forst.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Phyllanthus virgatus G.Forst., Smart-weed, Knotgrass
Phyllanthus virgatus G.Forst. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Phyllanthus virgatus G.Forst.
How often should I water?
check Phyllanthus virgatus G.Forst. 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 virgatus G.Forst. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Phyllanthus virgatus G.Forst. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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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 Phyllanthus virgatus G.Forst. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Phyllanthus virgatus G.Forst. 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 virgatus G.Forst. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malpighiales, Family: Phyllanthaceae, Genus: Phyllanthus, Species: Phyllanthus virgatus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus | Phyllanthus |
| Species | Phyllanthus virgatus |
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