Phytonia is a small plant that we often find for sale in nurseries and garden stores in a small pot. It barely exceeds ten centimeters in height, making it perfect to keep in containers throughout its life. In fact, it is the most recommended, since that way we can have it more controlled.
Do you want to know what the phytonia care is? Do not stop reading.
Phytonia is a perennial herb native to the humid rainforests of Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and Colombia. Because of this, it is a plant that does not resist the cold, which is why it often turns out to be very difficult to grow. Still, there are several things we can do to make winter come hard, which are what I'm going to tell you about right now:
The first thing I recommend is that buy it in spring, when the risk of frost has passed. In this way, it may have around six months to adapt to the conditions of your home and your care before the temperatures drop again.
Just get home it is important that you transfer it to a pot about two centimeters wider so that it can grow. To do this, you can use universal growing medium mixed with 30-40% perlite to improve drainage and prevent the roots from rotting from excess water.
Once done done, it is advisable water it three times a week in summer and every 6 days the rest of the year, using lime-free water. In addition, during the warm months it will be necessary to pay it with a universal fertilizer, following the indications specified on the product packaging.
So that I can grow well it has to be placed in a room that is brightly lit but without direct sunlight, otherwise its leaves would be burned.
Enjoy your phytonia 🙂.