Spiral Extinguisher-Moss
Also known as
Encalypta contorta, Encalypta contorta adpressa, Encalypta grandis, Encalypta streptocarpa adpressa, Encalyptra streptocarpa, Leersia contorta and Leersia streptocarpa
Taxonomy
Encalypta streptocarpa
Encalypta
Encalyptaceae
Pottiales
How to care for Spiral Extinguisher-Moss
Water
How often to water your Spiral Extinguisher-Moss
every 9
Spiral Extinguisher-Moss needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Spiral Extinguisher-Moss in your home
a window
Spiral Extinguisher-Moss may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Spiral Extinguisher-Moss
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 Spiral Extinguisher-Moss after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Spiral Extinguisher-Moss
Spiral Extinguisher-Moss
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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