How to grow and care for Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle, Texas Petunia, Mexican blue bells, Britton's wild petunia
Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 4 days
water
How to water Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle
How often should I water?
check Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle Every 4 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 simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle likes Bright direct 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 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
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 simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle 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 simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Acanthaceae, Genus: Ruellia, Species: Ruellia simplex
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Ruellia |
| Species | Ruellia simplex |
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