How to grow and care for Santalum album
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Santalum album
Santalum album 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
15C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
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water
How to water Santalum album
How often should I water?
check Santalum album 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 Santalum album need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Santalum album likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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
Houseplants
-15
15~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Santalum album at home, make sure the temperature is 15~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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20~40%
100
Santalum album prefers humidity about 20~40%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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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 Santalum album is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Santalales, Family: Santalaceae, Genus: Santalum, Species: Santalum album
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Santalales |
| Family | Santalaceae |
| Genus | Santalum |
| Species | Santalum album |
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