Patella Bulbophyllum
Taxonomy
Bulbophyllum patella
Bulbophyllum
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Patella Bulbophyllum
How often to water your Patella Bulbophyllum
every 9
Patella Bulbophyllum 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 Patella Bulbophyllum in your home
a window
Patella Bulbophyllum 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 Patella Bulbophyllum
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 Patella Bulbophyllum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Patella Bulbophyllum
Patella Bulbophyllum
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.