How to grow and care for Houstonia caerulea L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Houstonia caerulea L., Bluets
Houstonia caerulea L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Houstonia caerulea L.
How often should I water?
check Houstonia caerulea L. 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.
Light & Location
How much light does a Houstonia caerulea L. need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Houstonia caerulea L. 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!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Houstonia caerulea L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Houstonia caerulea L. 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
Houstonia caerulea L. is a member of Rubiaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Houstonia |
| Species | Houstonia caerulea |
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