How to grow and care for Petasites japonicus (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Petasites japonicus (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim., Giant butterbur
Petasites japonicus (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Petasites japonicus (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim.
How often should I water?
check Petasites japonicus (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim. 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 Petasites japonicus (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim. need?
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Petasites japonicus (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim. 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
-17
-17~35℃
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 Petasites japonicus (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Petasites japonicus (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim. 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
Petasites japonicus (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim. is a member of Asteraceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Petasites |
| Species | Petasites japonicus |
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