How to grow and care for Pentaglottis sempervirens (L.) Tausch ex L.H.Bailey
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pentaglottis sempervirens (L.) Tausch ex L.H.Bailey, Evergreen alkanet
Pentaglottis sempervirens (L.) Tausch ex L.H.Bailey 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Pentaglottis sempervirens (L.) Tausch ex L.H.Bailey
How often should I water?
check Pentaglottis sempervirens (L.) Tausch ex L.H.Bailey 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 Pentaglottis sempervirens (L.) Tausch ex L.H.Bailey need?
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Pentaglottis sempervirens (L.) Tausch ex L.H.Bailey likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium light, Low light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~35℃
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 Pentaglottis sempervirens (L.) Tausch ex L.H.Bailey at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Pentaglottis sempervirens (L.) Tausch ex L.H.Bailey 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
Pentaglottis sempervirens (L.) Tausch ex L.H.Bailey is a member of Boraginaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Pentaglottis |
| Species | Pentaglottis sempervirens |
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