Isolepis molesta
Taxonomy
Isolepis molesta
Isolepis
Cyperaceae
Poales
How to care for Isolepis molesta
How often to water your Isolepis molesta
every 9
Isolepis molesta 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 Isolepis molesta in your home
a window
Isolepis molesta love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Isolepis molesta does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Isolepis molesta
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 Isolepis molesta after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Isolepis molesta
Isolepis molesta
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft 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.