Elaphoglossum humbertii
Taxonomy
Elaphoglossum humbertii
Elaphoglossum
How to care for Elaphoglossum humbertii
How often to water your Elaphoglossum humbertii
every 7
Elaphoglossum humbertii needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
7
Finding light for Elaphoglossum humbertii in your home
a window
Elaphoglossum humbertii 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 Elaphoglossum humbertii
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 Elaphoglossum humbertii after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Elaphoglossum humbertii
Elaphoglossum humbertii
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 7 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.