How to grow and care for Ruellia caroliniensis
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ruellia caroliniensis
Ruellia caroliniensis 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Ruellia caroliniensis
How often should I water?
check Ruellia caroliniensis 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 Ruellia caroliniensis need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Ruellia caroliniensis 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 Ruellia caroliniensis at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Ruellia caroliniensis 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 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Acanthaceae, Genus: Ruellia, Species: Ruellia caroliniensis
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Ruellia |
| Species | Ruellia caroliniensis |
Is your plant sick?
Track what happened. We’ll let you know the cause and treatment shortly!
1:1 Expert Help
You’ll get professional feedback within 24 hours from an expert on our team.
feedback will include