Dutchman's pipe

Also known as

Dutchman's pipe, false beech-drops, pinesap, yellow bird's-nest and Hypopitys monotropa

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Monotropa hypopitys

Genus

Monotropa

Family

Ericaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Dutchman's pipe

💦 Water

How often to water your Dutchman's pipe

Dutchman's pipe needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Dutchman's pipe in your home

Dutchman's pipe can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dutchman's pipe in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dutchman's pipe

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dutchman's pipe: repot after 2X growth

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 Dutchman's pipe after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Dutchman's pipe 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

Dutchman's pipe can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Dutchman's pipe is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Dutchman's pipe grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Dutchman's pipe can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.