Candy cap
Also known as
Candy cap, Lactarius camphoratus and curry milkcap
Taxonomy
Lactarius rubidus
Lactarius
Russulaceae
Russulales
How to care for Candy cap
Water
How often to water your Candy cap
every 9
Candy cap 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 Candy cap in your home
a window
Candy cap 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 Candy cap
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 Candy cap after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Candy cap
Candy cap
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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