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