How to grow and care for Trifolium alpestre L.
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Trifolium alpestre L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Fabaceae
🪴 Root&Soil
Most of them form symbiotic relationships with bacteria that can fix nitrogen in their roots. This allows them to thrive even in poor soil conditions.
Genus : Trifolium
🔖 Care Tips
This plant is used as livestock feed and provides nutrients to the soil. It is also grown to replenish soil nutrients. Additionally, it is planted to cover the ground along with grass.
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grows in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It grows and spreads easily in warm areas.
🪨 Soil Mix
This plant grows well in both dry and moist soil. However, it does not thrive in standing water, so ensure good drainage.
🌡️ Environment
The suitable temperature is 16~25℃. In winter, the plant survives through its roots.
👀 Characteristics details
Occasionally, due to genetic mutations, a plant with four leaves can appear.
☀️ Light
This plant thrives in bright light but can also grow well in indirect light.
💧 Water
This plant grows well in dry soil, but it thrives even more if the soil is kept moist. It's best to water it when the surface soil dries out.
🌱 Propagate
After the flower blooms, the stamens mature first to encourage cross-pollination. Even with artificial pollination, cross-pollination is preferable. Alternatively, the plant can also propagate by spreading laterally through its roots.
💊 Fertilize
As a legume, it doesn't require much fertilizer. In fact, excessive nitrogen-rich fertilizer can acidify the soil, which is harmful to the plant. If you do fertilize, it's best to use a fertilizer low in nitrogen during spring, adhering to the recommended usage amount.
🌺 Flower
The blooming period is from spring to summer.
😵 Toxicity
Non-toxic and safe for pets and children.
water
How to water Trifolium alpestre L.
How often should I water?
check Trifolium alpestre L. 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 Trifolium alpestre L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Trifolium alpestre L. likes Bright direct 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 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Trifolium alpestre L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Trifolium alpestre L. 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 Trifolium alpestre L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Fabales, Family: Fabaceae, Genus: Trifolium, Species: Trifolium alpestre
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Trifolium |
| Species | Trifolium alpestre |
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