How to grow and care for Tropaeolum polyphyllum Cav.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Tropaeolum polyphyllum Cav.
Tropaeolum polyphyllum Cav. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Tropaeolum polyphyllum Cav.
How often should I water?
check Tropaeolum polyphyllum Cav. 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 Tropaeolum polyphyllum Cav. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Tropaeolum polyphyllum Cav. likes Bright direct light, 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 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Tropaeolum polyphyllum Cav. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Tropaeolum polyphyllum Cav. 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 Tropaeolum polyphyllum Cav. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Brassicales, Family: Tropaeolaceae, Genus: Tropaeolum, Species: Tropaeolum polyphyllum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Tropaeolaceae |
| Genus | Tropaeolum |
| Species | Tropaeolum polyphyllum |
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