Bearded Grasspink
Also known as
Calopogon barbatus albiflorus, Calopogon barbatus lilacinus, Calopogon graminifolius, Calopogon parviflorus, Calopogon pulchellus graminifolius, Helleborine graminifolia, Limodorum graminifolium and Limodorum parviflorum
Taxonomy
Calopogon barbatus
Calopogon
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Bearded Grasspink
Water
How often to water your Bearded Grasspink
every 9
Bearded Grasspink needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Bearded Grasspink in your home
a window
Bearded Grasspink love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bearded Grasspink does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bearded Grasspink in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Bearded Grasspink
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bearded Grasspink after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Bearded Grasspink prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Bearded Grasspink requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Bearded Grasspink does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Care Summary for Bearded Grasspink
Bearded Grasspink
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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