How to Grow and Care for Petiveria

Petiveria requires a warm, humid environment and should be kept in indirect sunlight to thrive. Special care should be taken to maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging, and the plant benefits from regular feeding with a balanced fertilizer during its growing season. Due to its specific environmental needs, petiveria is considered difficult to care for.

Watering schedule: Every week

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Planting and Growing Petiveria

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week

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