How to grow and care for Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Genus : Symphyotrichum
🔖 Care Tips
Once this plant is established, it becomes very resilient. After a few years, it forms a colony and blooms consistently.
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant is native to North America. It thrives in areas with plenty of sunlight and is hardy against cold, making it suitable for colder regions.
🪨 Soil Mix
This plant thrives in various soils, but it's best to grow it in well-draining soil. Typically, mix 40% potting soil, 20% bark, 20% leaf mold, 10% perlite, and 10% charcoal. However, you can adjust the ratio based on conditions and environment.
🌡️ Environment
The ideal temperature is 15-20°C. While it can survive outdoors in winter, it's best to monitor the temperature and ensure proper overwintering. Humidity is not a major concern, but avoid conditions that are too dry or too humid.
👀 Characteristics details
For tall plants, set up a support to prevent them from falling over.
☀️ Light
Place the plant in a spot with plenty of sunlight.
💧 Water
Water thoroughly when the surface soil is dry. This plant is drought-tolerant, so avoid watering too frequently.
🌱 Propagate
Propagation is typically done through division or cuttings in spring or fall. For cuttings: 1. If using water propagation, avoid transparent containers. Place the stem in water, and once roots appear, add hydroponic fertilizer. When roots are 5-7 cm long, transfer to soil. 2. For soil propagation, plant the cutting deeply in soil without fertilizer. After taking cuttings, avoid exposing them to bright light. Gradually increase light exposure to help them adapt to gentle light. Maintain high humidity and keep the temperature between 16-20°C.
🪴 Repot
Repot in spring every 1-2 years due to its relatively fast growth rate.
💊 Fertilize
Use the recommended amount once or twice a month during spring and summer to see more vigorous growth.
🌺 Flower
Remove wilted flowers immediately to encourage new blooms. The flowering period is usually from summer to fall (August to October).
😵 Toxicity
Non-toxic and safe for pets and children.
water
How to water Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
How often should I water?
check Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 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 Symphyotrichum lateriflorum need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 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!
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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 Symphyotrichum lateriflorum at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 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 Symphyotrichum lateriflorum is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Asterales, Family: Asteraceae, Genus: Symphyotrichum, Species: Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Symphyotrichum |
| Species | Symphyotrichum lateriflorum |
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