How to grow and care for Streptocarpus saxorum
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Streptocarpus saxorum
Streptocarpus saxorum 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
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How to water Streptocarpus saxorum
How often should I water?
check Streptocarpus saxorum 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 Streptocarpus saxorum need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Streptocarpus saxorum likes Bright indirect light, Medium, 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
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Streptocarpus saxorum at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Streptocarpus saxorum 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 Streptocarpus saxorum is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Gesneriaceae, Genus: Streptocarpus, Species: Streptocarpus saxorum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Africa |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Genus | Streptocarpus |
| Species | Streptocarpus saxorum |
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