How to grow and care for Ruellia strepens L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ruellia strepens L., Smooth Wild Petunia, Limestone Ruellia
Ruellia strepens L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Ruellia strepens L.
How often should I water?
check Ruellia strepens L. 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 Ruellia strepens L. need?
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Ruellia strepens L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium light, Low light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
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 Ruellia strepens L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Ruellia strepens L. 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 strepens L. is a member of Acanthaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Ruellia |
| Species | Ruellia strepens |
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