How to grow and care for Pieris formosa (Wall.) D.Don
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pieris formosa (Wall.) D.Don, Himalayan andromeda, Himalayan pieris, Pearl Flower
Pieris formosa (Wall.) D.Don 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Ericaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant mostly grew in temperate regions, as well as polar areas or tropical highlands.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are bisexual and radially symmetrical.
🎋 Stem
Most are shrubs, but some species are small trees.
🪴 Root&Soil
They are generally tolerant of acidic soil, allowing them to grow without issues in such conditions.
water
How to water Pieris formosa (Wall.) D.Don
How often should I water?
check Pieris formosa (Wall.) D.Don 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 Pieris formosa (Wall.) D.Don need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Pieris formosa (Wall.) D.Don likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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!
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 Pieris formosa (Wall.) D.Don at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Pieris formosa (Wall.) D.Don 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 Pieris formosa (Wall.) D.Don is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Ericaceae, Genus: Pieris, Species: Pieris formosa
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Pieris |
| Species | Pieris formosa |
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