Epidendrum cottoniiflorum
Taxonomy
Epidendrum cottoniiflorum
Epidendrum
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Epidendrum cottoniiflorum
How often to water your Epidendrum cottoniiflorum
every 9
Epidendrum cottoniiflorum 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 Epidendrum cottoniiflorum in your home
a window
Epidendrum cottoniiflorum 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 Epidendrum cottoniiflorum
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 Epidendrum cottoniiflorum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Roots or new leaves? This baby has been growing these for a few weeks and I was hoping for new leaves but I’m starting to think maybe they’re roots. Any ideas?
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My plant is struggling so bad What can I do? #FireStarOrchid
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How can I encourage blooming? #FireStarOrchid
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Is this plant dormant
Care Summary for Epidendrum cottoniiflorum
Epidendrum cottoniiflorum
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.