How to grow and care for Mortonia scabrella A.Gray
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Mortonia scabrella A.Gray
Mortonia scabrella A.Gray 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Mortonia scabrella A.Gray
How often should I water?
check Mortonia scabrella A.Gray 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 Mortonia scabrella A.Gray need?
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Mortonia scabrella A.Gray 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
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Mortonia scabrella A.Gray at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Mortonia scabrella A.Gray 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
Mortonia scabrella A.Gray is a member of Celastraceae.
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Celastrales |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Genus | Mortonia |
| Species | Mortonia scabrella |
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