Adriatic lizard orchid
Taxonomy
Himantoglossum adriaticum
Himantoglossum
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Adriatic lizard orchid
Water
How often to water your Adriatic lizard orchid
every 9
Adriatic lizard orchid 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
Light
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Finding light for Adriatic lizard orchid in your home
a window
Adriatic lizard orchid 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 Adriatic lizard orchid
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 Adriatic lizard orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Adriatic lizard orchid
Adriatic lizard orchid
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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