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Nun's-Hood Orchid

Also known as

Bletia tancarvilleae, Calanthe bachmaensis, Dendrobium veratrifolium, Limodorum incarvillei, Limodorum spectabile, Limodorum tancarvilleae, Limodorum tankervilleae, Pachyne spectabilis, Phaius blumei, Phaius blumei assamica, Phaius blumei pulchra, Phaius carronii, Phaius giganteus, Phaius grandifolius, Phaius grandifolius superbus, Phaius incarvillei, Phaius leucophaeus, Phaius oweniae, Phaius owenii, Phaius roeblingii, Phaius sinensis, Phaius tancarvillae, Phaius tancarvilleae, Phaius tancarvilleae superbus, Phaius tankervilleae alboflorens, Phaius tankervilleae mariesii, Phaius tankervilleae pulchra, Phaius tankervilleae superbus, Phaius tankervilleae veronicae, Phaius veratrifolius and Tankervillia cantoniensis

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Phaius tankervilleae

Genus

Phaius

Family

Orchidaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Nun's-Hood Orchid

💦 Water

How often to water your Nun's-Hood Orchid

Nun's-Hood Orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Nun's-Hood Orchid in your home

Nun's-Hood Orchid may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Nun's-Hood Orchid in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Nun's-Hood Orchid

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Nun's-Hood Orchid: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Nun's-Hood Orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Nun's-Hood Orchid is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Nun's-Hood Orchid can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.