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How to Grow and Care for Catostemma

Catostemma requires a humid environment and does best in consistently moist, well-draining soil. It's sensitive to temperature changes, so maintaining stable conditions is crucial. Regular pruning is necessary to promote healthy growth and prevent disease. Given these factors, catostemma is considered a challenging plant to care for.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Catostemma

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7

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