Macodes limii
Taxonomy
Macodes limii
Macodes
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Macodes limii
How often to water your Macodes limii
every 9
Macodes limii 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 Macodes limii in your home
a window
Macodes limii 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.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Macodes limii in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Macodes limii
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 Macodes limii after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Anyone know why I have discoloration on the leaves?
Care Summary for Macodes limii
Macodes limii
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.