How to grow and care for Ptilium crista-castrensis
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ptilium crista-castrensis
Ptilium crista-castrensis 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Ptilium crista-castrensis
How often should I water?
check Ptilium crista-castrensis 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 Ptilium crista-castrensis need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Ptilium crista-castrensis likes Bright indirect 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 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ptilium crista-castrensis at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Ptilium crista-castrensis 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 Ptilium crista-castrensis is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Bryophyta, Class: Bryopsida, Order: Hypnales, Family: Pylaisiaceae, Genus: Ptilium, Species: Ptilium crista-castrensis
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Bryophyta |
| Class | Bryopsida |
| Order | Hypnales |
| Family | Pylaisiaceae |
| Genus | Ptilium |
| Species | Ptilium crista-castrensis |
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