African Spotted Orchid
Also known as
Monk Orchid, Monk Orchid, Monk orchid and African spotted orchid
Taxonomy
Oeceoclades maculata
Oeceoclades
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for African Spotted Orchid
How often to water your African Spotted Orchid
every 9
African Spotted 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
Finding light for Monk Orchid in your home
a window
African Spotted 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.
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How to fertilize African Spotted Orchid
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 African Spotted Orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for African Spotted Orchid
African Spotted Orchid
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.