Encalypta papillosa
Taxonomy
Encalypta papillosa
Encalypta
Encalyptaceae
Pottiales
How to care for Encalypta papillosa
How often to water your Encalypta papillosa
every 9
Encalypta papillosa 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 Encalypta papillosa in your home
a window
Encalypta papillosa 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 Encalypta papillosa
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 Encalypta papillosa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Encalypta papillosa
Encalypta papillosa
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 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.
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