How to grow and care for Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees, Red sassafras
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
How often should I water?
check Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees 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 Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees 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 Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Laurales, Family: Lauraceae, Genus: Sassafras, Species: Sassafras albidum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Sassafras |
| Species | Sassafras albidum |
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