Balanophora elongata var. elongata
Taxonomy
Balanophora elongata var. elongata
Balanophora
Balanophoraceae
Santalales
How to care for Balanophora elongata var. elongata
How often to water your Balanophora elongata var. elongata
every 9
Balanophora elongata var. elongata 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 Balanophora elongata var. elongata in your home
a window
Balanophora elongata var. elongata 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 Balanophora elongata var. elongata
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 Balanophora elongata var. elongata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Balanophora elongata var. elongata
Balanophora elongata var. elongata
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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