How to grow and care for Tripogandra purpurascens (S.Schauer) Handlos
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Tripogandra purpurascens (S.Schauer) Handlos
Tripogandra purpurascens (S.Schauer) Handlos 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Tripogandra purpurascens (S.Schauer) Handlos
How often should I water?
check Tripogandra purpurascens (S.Schauer) Handlos 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 Tripogandra purpurascens (S.Schauer) Handlos need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Tripogandra purpurascens (S.Schauer) Handlos likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-7~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Tripogandra purpurascens (S.Schauer) Handlos at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Tripogandra purpurascens (S.Schauer) Handlos 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 Tripogandra purpurascens (S.Schauer) Handlos is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Commelinales, Family: Commelinaceae, Genus: Callisia, Species: Callisia purpurascens
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 7 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Commelinales |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Callisia |
| Species | Callisia purpurascens |
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