How to grow and care for Rotheca serrata (L.) Steane & Mabb.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Rotheca serrata (L.) Steane & Mabb., Beetle killer
Rotheca serrata (L.) Steane & Mabb. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Lamiaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent except Antarctica, with a particular concentration in the Mediterranean and Central Asia.
👀 Characteristics details
Most of them secrete essential oils, giving them a distinctive fragrance.
🌺 Flower
The petals are split broadly into upper and lower parts, creating an open, lip-like shape.
🎋 Stem
The stem has a square-shaped cross-section.
water
How to water Rotheca serrata (L.) Steane & Mabb.
How often should I water?
check Rotheca serrata (L.) Steane & Mabb. 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 Rotheca serrata (L.) Steane & Mabb. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Rotheca serrata (L.) Steane & Mabb. likes Bright direct 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
-15
8~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Rotheca serrata (L.) Steane & Mabb. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Rotheca serrata (L.) Steane & Mabb. 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 Rotheca serrata (L.) Steane & Mabb. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Lamiaceae, Genus: Rotheca, Species: Rotheca serrata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Rotheca |
| Species | Rotheca serrata |
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