How to grow and care for Houstonia serpyllifolia Michx.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Houstonia serpyllifolia Michx., Thyme-Leaf Mountain Bluet, Creeping bluet, Appalachian bluet, Marsh bluet
Houstonia serpyllifolia Michx. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Houstonia serpyllifolia Michx.
How often should I water?
check Houstonia serpyllifolia Michx. 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 Houstonia serpyllifolia Michx. need?
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Houstonia serpyllifolia Michx. likes 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 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~32℃
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 serpyllifolia Michx. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Houstonia serpyllifolia Michx. 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 serpyllifolia Michx. is a member of Rubiaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Houstonia |
| Species | Houstonia serpyllifolia |
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