Fen Orchid
About Fen Orchid
Fen Orchid is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ā and should be less than 3 feet from a window.
Fen Orchid likes soil that is well draining.
Taxonomy
Liparis loeselii
Liparis
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Fen orchid, yellow widelip orchid and bog twayblade
How to care for Fen Orchid
Water
How often to water your Fen Orchid
every 9
Fen Orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Fort Worth, Texas.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Fort Worth, Texas
54% Low
Finding light for Fen Orchid in your home
a window
Fen Orchid may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Fort Worth, Texas ā .
Nutrients
How to fertilize Fen 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fen Orchid after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Fen Orchid prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Fen Orchid may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Fen Orchid does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Growth Pattern
Fen Orchid grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Fen Orchid
Fen Orchid
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Fort Worth, Texas, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
Trending in your area
Similar to Fen Orchid
āØ Discover rare plants
Crassula 'Calico Kittā¦
Phalaenopsis schillerā¦
White Apple Moth Orchā¦
Chinese Evergreen 'Gaā¦
Pink Ruby Sedevaria
Anthurium Fingers
Sarcochilus fitzgeralā¦
Astroloba congesta
Hoya 'Millie'
Sedeveria 'Blue Elf'
Scindapsus pictus 'Siā¦
Hylotelephium sieboldā¦
Linnaei Kunth
Marquise de Sevigne
Orange Lipstick Plant
Pseudorphipsalis 'Bluā¦
