Mantin's Epidendrum
Taxonomy
Epidendrum mantinianum
Epidendrum
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Mantin's Epidendrum
How often to water your Mantin's Epidendrum
every 9
Mantin's Epidendrum 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
Finding light for Mantin's Epidendrum in your home
a window
Mantin's Epidendrum 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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How to fertilize Mantin's Epidendrum
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 Mantin's Epidendrum after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever 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 Iām starting to think maybe theyāre 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 Mantin's Epidendrum
Mantin's Epidendrum
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.