Gastrodia takeshimensis var. takeshimensis

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Gastrodia takeshimensis var. takeshimensis

Genus

Gastrodia

Family

Orchidaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Gastrodia takeshimensis var. takeshimensis

💦 Water

How often to water your Gastrodia takeshimensis var. takeshimensis

Gastrodia takeshimensis var. takeshimensis 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Gastrodia takeshimensis var. takeshimensis in your home

Gastrodia takeshimensis var. takeshimensis 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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🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Gastrodia takeshimensis var. takeshimensis

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Gastrodia takeshimensis var. takeshimensis: repot after 2X growth

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 takeshimensis var. takeshimensis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.