Gastrodia similis
Taxonomy
Gastrodia similis
Gastrodia
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Gastrodia similis
How often to water your Gastrodia similis
every 9
Gastrodia similis 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 Gastrodia similis in your home
a window
Gastrodia similis 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 Gastrodia similis
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 Gastrodia similis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Gastrodia similis
Gastrodia similis
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.
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