How to grow and care for Ruellia caroliniensis (J.F.Gmel.) Steud.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ruellia caroliniensis (J.F.Gmel.) Steud.
Ruellia caroliniensis (J.F.Gmel.) Steud. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Ruellia caroliniensis (J.F.Gmel.) Steud.
How often should I water?
check Ruellia caroliniensis (J.F.Gmel.) Steud. 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 Ruellia caroliniensis (J.F.Gmel.) Steud. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Ruellia caroliniensis (J.F.Gmel.) Steud. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ruellia caroliniensis (J.F.Gmel.) Steud. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Ruellia caroliniensis (J.F.Gmel.) Steud. 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 Ruellia caroliniensis (J.F.Gmel.) Steud. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Acanthaceae, Genus: Ruellia, Species: Ruellia caroliniensis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Ruellia |
| Species | Ruellia caroliniensis |
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