How to grow and care for Hypoestes aristata (Vahl) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Hypoestes aristata (Vahl) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult.
Hypoestes aristata (Vahl) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Hypoestes aristata (Vahl) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult.
How often should I water?
check Hypoestes aristata (Vahl) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult. 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 Hypoestes aristata (Vahl) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult. need?
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Hypoestes aristata (Vahl) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium light, Low light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~42℃
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 Hypoestes aristata (Vahl) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Hypoestes aristata (Vahl) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult. 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
Hypoestes aristata (Vahl) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult. is a member of Acanthaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Hypoestes |
| Species | Hypoestes aristata |
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