Chinese Lantern Plant
Taxonomy
Abuliton megapotamicum
Abuliton
How to care for Chinese Lantern Plant
How often to water your Chinese Lantern Plant
every 9
Chinese Lantern Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Chinese Lantern Plant in your home
a window
Chinese Lantern Plant 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.
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How to fertilize Chinese Lantern Plant
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 Chinese Lantern Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Chinese Lantern Plant
Chinese Lantern Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.