How to grow and care for Racinaea tetrantha (Ruiz & Pav.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Racinaea tetrantha (Ruiz & Pav.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.
Racinaea tetrantha (Ruiz & Pav.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Racinaea tetrantha (Ruiz & Pav.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.
How often should I water?
check Racinaea tetrantha (Ruiz & Pav.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm. 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 Racinaea tetrantha (Ruiz & Pav.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm. need?

Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Racinaea tetrantha (Ruiz & Pav.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Racinaea tetrantha (Ruiz & Pav.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Racinaea tetrantha (Ruiz & Pav.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm. 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 Racinaea tetrantha (Ruiz & Pav.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Bromeliaceae, Genus: Racinaea, Species: Racinaea tetrantha
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Hardiness Zone | 5 - 10 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Poales |
Family | Bromeliaceae |
Genus | Racinaea |
Species | Racinaea tetrantha |
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