Epidendrum herrenhusanum
Taxonomy
Epidendrum herrenhusanum
Epidendrum
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Epidendrum herrenhusanum
How often to water your Epidendrum herrenhusanum
every 9
Epidendrum herrenhusanum 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 herrenhusanum in your home
a window
Epidendrum herrenhusanum 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 herrenhusanum
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 herrenhusanum 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 herrenhusanum
Epidendrum herrenhusanum
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.