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