How to grow and care for Pinguicula oblongiloba
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pinguicula oblongiloba
Pinguicula oblongiloba 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Medium
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
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How to water Pinguicula oblongiloba
How often should I water?
check Pinguicula oblongiloba 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 Pinguicula oblongiloba need?
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Pinguicula oblongiloba likes Medium, Low, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
2K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pinguicula oblongiloba at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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60~80%
100
Pinguicula oblongiloba prefers humidity about 60~80%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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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 Pinguicula oblongiloba is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Lentibulariaceae, Genus: Pinguicula, Species: Pinguicula oblongiloba
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | North America |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lentibulariaceae |
| Genus | Pinguicula |
| Species | Pinguicula oblongiloba |
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