How to grow and care for Vitex agnus-castus Kurz, 1877
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Vitex agnus-castus Kurz, 1877, Lilac chastetree, Monk's pepper, Chasteberry
Vitex agnus-castus Kurz, 1877 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~24C°
Every 10 days
Water
How to water Vitex agnus-castus Kurz, 1877
How often should I water?
check Vitex agnus-castus Kurz, 1877 Every 10 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
Signs that it really needs water
Leaf drooping, wilting, wrinkled
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.
Light & Location
How much light does a Vitex agnus-castus Kurz, 1877 need?
Bright direct
Grow light
Light preference
Vitex agnus-castus Kurz, 1877 likes Bright direct 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 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~40℃
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 Vitex agnus-castus Kurz, 1877 at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Vitex agnus-castus Kurz, 1877 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
Vitex agnus-castus Kurz, 1877 is a member of Lamiaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Vitex |
| Species | Vitex agnus-castus |
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