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How to grow and care for Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle, Texas Petunia, Mexican blue bells, Britton's wild petunia

Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

16C° ~24C°

Every 4 days

Water

How to water Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle

How often should I water?

check Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle Every 4 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

When is the Dormant period

it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle need?

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Bright direct

Grow light

Light preference

Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

-2~40℃

45

Houseplant temperate preference

-15

16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle 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

Ruellia simplex C.Wright ex Sauvalle is a member of Acanthaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyAcanthaceae
GenusRuellia
SpeciesRuellia simplex

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