Bird's-Nest Orchid
Taxonomy
Neottia nidus-avis
Neottia
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Bird's-Nest Orchid
Water
How often to water your Bird's-Nest Orchid
every 9
Bird's-Nest Orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Bird's-Nest Orchid in your home
a window
Bird's-Nest Orchid may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Bird's-Nest Orchid
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bird's-Nest Orchid after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bird's-Nest Orchid
Bird's-Nest Orchid
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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