How to grow and care for Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, Poison gooseberry, Rennet
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal
How often should I water?
check Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal 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 Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal likes Bright direct 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal 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 Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Solanales, Family: Solanaceae, Genus: Withania, Species: Withania somnifera
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual, Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 - 12 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Withania |
| Species | Withania somnifera |
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