Andean Princess Flower
Also known as
Rhexia lepidota and Tibouchina lepidota lepidota
Taxonomy
Andesanthus lepidotus
Andesanthus
Melastomataceae
Myrtales
How to care for Andean Princess Flower
Water
How often to water your Andean Princess Flower
every 9
Andean Princess Flower 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
Light
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Finding light for Andean Princess Flower in your home
a window
Andean Princess Flower 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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Nutrients
How to fertilize Andean Princess Flower
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 Andean Princess Flower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Andean Princess Flower
Andean Princess Flower
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.
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