How to grow and care for Solena amplexicaulis (Lam.) Gandhi
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Solena amplexicaulis (Lam.) Gandhi
Solena amplexicaulis (Lam.) Gandhi 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Solena amplexicaulis (Lam.) Gandhi
How often should I water?
check Solena amplexicaulis (Lam.) Gandhi 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 Solena amplexicaulis (Lam.) Gandhi need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Solena amplexicaulis (Lam.) Gandhi likes Bright direct 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
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Solena amplexicaulis (Lam.) Gandhi at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Solena amplexicaulis (Lam.) Gandhi 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 Solena amplexicaulis (Lam.) Gandhi is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Cucurbitales, Family: Cucurbitaceae, Genus: Solena, Species: Solena amplexicaulis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Cucurbitales |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus | Solena |
| Species | Solena amplexicaulis |
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