How to grow and care for Quercus falcata Michx.
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Quercus falcata Michx. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Fagaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
Most of these plants grew in tropical or temperate regions.
👀 Characteristics details
In temperate regions, it is deciduous, but in tropical regions, it remains evergreen. Evergreen trees retain their green leaves throughout winter, while deciduous trees shed their leaves in the fall and sprout new ones in the following spring.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are unisexual and lack petals. When the fruit forms, it is surrounded by an outer bract that encloses the nut.
🎋 Stem
It has a woody stem, which makes it quite resistant to wind in the wild.
water
How to water Quercus falcata Michx.
How often should I water?
check Quercus falcata Michx. 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
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Quercus falcata Michx. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Quercus falcata Michx. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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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 Quercus falcata Michx. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Quercus falcata Michx. 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 Quercus falcata Michx. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Fagales, Family: Fagaceae, Genus: Quercus, Species: Quercus falcata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fagales |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | Quercus falcata |
Is Quercus falcata Michx. toxic?
Quercus falcata Michx. is dangerous to Dog
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