How to grow and care for Plumbago auriculata Lam.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Plumbago auriculata Lam., Blister bush, Cape plumbago
Plumbago auriculata Lam. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Plumbago auriculata Lam.
How often should I water?
check Plumbago auriculata Lam. 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 Plumbago auriculata Lam. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Plumbago auriculata Lam. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Plumbago auriculata Lam. at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Plumbago auriculata Lam. 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 Plumbago auriculata Lam. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Plumbaginaceae, Genus: Plumbago, Species: Plumbago auriculata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Genus | Plumbago |
| Species | Plumbago auriculata |
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