Cephalanthera exigua
Taxonomy
Cephalanthera exigua
Cephalanthera
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Cephalanthera exigua
How often to water your Cephalanthera exigua
every 9
Cephalanthera exigua 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 Cephalanthera exigua in your home
a window
Cephalanthera exigua can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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How to fertilize Cephalanthera exigua
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 Cephalanthera exigua after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Cephalanthera exigua
Cephalanthera exigua
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft 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.