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Forsythia × intermedia Care Guide
Care guide for Forsythia × intermedia: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 shl19 · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureTypical indoor temperatures (16-26 °C / 60-79 °F); protect from frost.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.8-7.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~2.4 m (8.0 ft).
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