How to grow and care for Russelia equisetiformis Schltdl. & Cham.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Russelia equisetiformis Schltdl. & Cham., Fountain plant, Coralblow
Russelia equisetiformis Schltdl. & Cham. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Russelia equisetiformis Schltdl. & Cham.
How often should I water?
check Russelia equisetiformis Schltdl. & Cham. 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 Russelia equisetiformis Schltdl. & Cham. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Russelia equisetiformis Schltdl. & Cham. likes Bright direct light, 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 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Russelia equisetiformis Schltdl. & Cham. at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Russelia equisetiformis Schltdl. & Cham. 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 Russelia equisetiformis Schltdl. & Cham. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Plantaginaceae, Genus: Russelia, Species: Russelia equisetiformis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South America |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Russelia |
| Species | Russelia equisetiformis |
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