How to grow and care for Solanum tuberosum
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Solanum tuberosum
Solanum tuberosum 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
new leaf
water
How to water Solanum tuberosum
How often should I water?
check Solanum tuberosum 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 Solanum tuberosum need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Solanum tuberosum likes 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 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Solanum tuberosum at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Solanum tuberosum 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 Solanum tuberosum is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Solanales, Family: Solanaceae, Genus: Solanum, Species: Solanum tuberosum
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
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