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How to grow and care for Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798, Rats and mice, Houndstooth, Common houndstongue, Hounds tongue, Sheep lice, Wood mat

Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

Water

How to water Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798

How often should I water?

check Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798 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

When is the Dormant period

it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798 need?

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Bright direct

Grow light

Light preference

Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798 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!

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20K~

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~35℃

45

Houseplant temperate preference

-15

16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798 at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798 prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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

Cynoglossum officinale Desf., 1798 is a member of Boraginaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanBiennial, Annual, Perennial
Time to plantSpring, Fall
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderBoraginales
FamilyBoraginaceae
GenusCynoglossum
SpeciesCynoglossum officinale

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