How to grow and care for Lepechinia calycina (Benth.) Epling
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Lepechinia calycina (Benth.) Epling, Pitcher sage
Lepechinia calycina (Benth.) Epling 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Lepechinia calycina (Benth.) Epling
How often should I water?
check Lepechinia calycina (Benth.) Epling 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 Lepechinia calycina (Benth.) Epling need?
Bright direct
Grow light
Light preference
Lepechinia calycina (Benth.) Epling likes Bright direct 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
-7~38℃
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 Lepechinia calycina (Benth.) Epling at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Lepechinia calycina (Benth.) Epling 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
Lepechinia calycina (Benth.) Epling is a member of Lamiaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 7 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Lepechinia |
| Species | Lepechinia calycina |
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