How to grow and care for Plerandra elegantissima

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Plerandra elegantissima

Plerandra elegantissima 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

18C° ~25C°

Every 7 days

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Family : Araliaceae

🏝️ Habitat Conditions

This plant primarily grew in tropical regions.

water

How to water Plerandra elegantissima

How often should I water?

check Plerandra elegantissima 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Plerandra elegantissima need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Medium

Grow light

Light preference

Plerandra elegantissima likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Medium, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
800 ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

800

20K

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Temperature

Houseplants

-15

18~25℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Plerandra elegantissima at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

100

Plerandra elegantissima prefers humidity about 40~70%. 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 Plerandra elegantissima is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Apiales, Family: Araliaceae, Genus: Plerandra, Species: Plerandra elegantissima

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
HabitatAustralia
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderApiales
FamilyAraliaceae
GenusPlerandra
SpeciesPlerandra elegantissima

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