Masdevallia falcata
Taxonomy
Masdevallia falcata
Masdevallia
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Masdevallia falcata
How often to water your Masdevallia falcata
every 7
Masdevallia falcata needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
7
Finding light for Masdevallia falcata in your home
a window
Masdevallia falcata 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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How to fertilize Masdevallia falcata
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 Masdevallia falcata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Masdevallia falcata
Masdevallia falcata
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 7 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.