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Soya (Glycine max) Care Guide
Care guide for Soya: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Vladislav Isaev · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityHigh humidity (55-75%): mist or use a humidity tray.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.7-7.8).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~1.2 m (4.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Amur, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Inner Mongolia.
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