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How to grow and care for Echium vulgare Brot.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Echium vulgare Brot., Blue thistle, Common viper's bugloss, Cat's tail, Snake flower, Viper's herb

Echium vulgare Brot. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

Water

How to water Echium vulgare Brot.

How often should I water?

check Echium vulgare Brot. 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 Echium vulgare Brot. need?

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Bright direct

Bright indirect

Grow light

Light preference

Echium vulgare Brot. 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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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~35℃

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Houseplant temperate preference

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16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Echium vulgare Brot. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Echium vulgare Brot. 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

Echium vulgare Brot. is a member of Boraginaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanBiennial, Perennial, Annual
Time to plantWinter
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderBoraginales
FamilyBoraginaceae
GenusEchium
SpeciesEchium rauwolfii

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Echium vulgare Brot. is dangerous to Baby

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