How to grow and care for Stephania erecta
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Stephania erecta
Stephania erecta 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
10C° ~20C°
Every 7 days
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water
How to water Stephania erecta
How often should I water?
check Stephania erecta 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 Stephania erecta need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Stephania erecta 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
10~20℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Stephania erecta at home, make sure the temperature is 10~20℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Stephania erecta prefers humidity about 40~70%. 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 Stephania erecta is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ranunculales, Family: Menispermaceae, Genus: Stephania, Species: Stephania erecta
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Africa |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Menispermaceae |
| Genus | Stephania |
| Species | Stephania erecta |
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