Bulbostylis somaliensis subsp. microcarpa

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Bulbostylis somaliensis subsp. microcarpa

Genus

Bulbostylis

Family

Cyperaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Bulbostylis somaliensis subsp. microcarpa

💦 Water

How often to water your Bulbostylis somaliensis subsp. microcarpa

Bulbostylis somaliensis subsp. microcarpa 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Bulbostylis somaliensis subsp. microcarpa in your home

Bulbostylis somaliensis subsp. microcarpa 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 Bulbostylis somaliensis subsp. microcarpa

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bulbostylis somaliensis subsp. microcarpa: repot after 2X growth

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 Bulbostylis somaliensis subsp. microcarpa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.