Coral Gem Parrot's Beak
Taxonomy
Lotus berthelotii 'Coral Gem'
Lotus
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Coral Gem Parrot's Beak
How often to water your Coral Gem Parrot's Beak
every 9
Coral Gem Parrot's Beak 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 Coral Gem Parrot's Beak in your home
a window
Coral Gem Parrot's Beak love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Coral Gem Parrot's Beak does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Coral Gem Parrot's Beak
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 Coral Gem Parrot's Beak after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Coral Gem Parrot's Beak
Coral Gem Parrot's Beak
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.