How to grow and care for Watsonia borbonica

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Watsonia borbonica

Watsonia borbonica 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

18C° ~25C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Watsonia borbonica

How often should I water?

check Watsonia borbonica 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Watsonia borbonica need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Watsonia borbonica likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

2K

20K

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Temperature

Houseplants

-15

18~25℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Watsonia borbonica at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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50~80%

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Watsonia borbonica prefers humidity about 50~80%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 Watsonia borbonica is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Iridaceae, Genus: Watsonia, Species: Watsonia borbonica

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
HabitatSouth East Asia
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAsparagales
FamilyIridaceae
GenusWatsonia
SpeciesWatsonia borbonica

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