How to grow and care for Selaginella uncinata
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Selaginella uncinata
Selaginella uncinata 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
10C° ~21C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Selaginella uncinata
How often should I water?
check Selaginella uncinata 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 Selaginella uncinata need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Selaginella uncinata likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Medium, Low, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
10~21℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Selaginella uncinata at home, make sure the temperature is 10~21℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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60~80%
100
Selaginella uncinata prefers humidity about 60~80%. 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 Selaginella uncinata is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Lycopodiopsida, Order: Selaginellales, Family: Selaginellaceae, Genus: Selaginella, Species: Selaginella uncinata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | China |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Lycopodiopsida |
| Order | Selaginellales |
| Family | Selaginellaceae |
| Genus | Selaginella |
| Species | Selaginella uncinata |
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