How to grow and care for Plumbago europaea L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Plumbago europaea L., European leadwort, Eurasian plumbago, Eurasiatic plumbago
Plumbago europaea L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Plumbago europaea L.
How often should I water?
check Plumbago europaea L. 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 europaea L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Plumbago europaea L. 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
-17
-17~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Plumbago europaea L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Plumbago europaea L. 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 europaea L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Plumbaginaceae, Genus: Plumbago, Species: Plumbago europaea
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Genus | Plumbago |
| Species | Plumbago europaea |
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