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Rock-Lily

Also known as

wood-lily

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dendrobium speciosum

Genus

Dendrobium

Family

Orchidaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Rock-Lily

💦 Water

How often to water your Rock-Lily

Rock-Lily needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Rock-Lily in your home

Rock-Lily 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.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Rock-Lily in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Rock-Lily

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Rock-Lily: 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 Rock-Lily after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Rock-Lily 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.

Rock-Lily Water Frequency →

Rock-Lily Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Rock-Lily may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Rock-Lily Light Requirements →

Rock-Lily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Rock-Lily is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

💨 Humidity

Rock-Lily doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Rock-Lily Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Rock-Lily 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!

Best Soil Mix for Rock-Lily →

Best Pots for Rock-Lily →

When and How to Successfully Repot Rock-Lily →

What Are Healthy Rock-Lily Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Rock-Lily should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Rock-Lily →

🌎 Native Region

Rock-Lily is native to Southeast Asia.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Rock-Lily can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Rock-Lily Temperature Tolerance →

Rock-Lily Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Rock-Lily →

When to Plant Rock-Lily →

How to Plant Rock-Lily →

Where to Plant Rock-Lily →

Winter Care for Rock-Lily →

Best Companion Plants for Rock-Lily →

Is Rock-Lily a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Rock-Lily, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.