Montia dichotoma
Taxonomy
Montia dichotoma
Montia
Montiaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Montia dichotoma
How often to water your Montia dichotoma
every 9
Montia dichotoma 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 Montia dichotoma in your home
a window
Montia dichotoma 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 Montia dichotoma
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 Montia dichotoma after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Montia dichotoma
Montia dichotoma
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.