Paepalanthus yapacanensis var. hirsutus

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Paepalanthus yapacanensis var. hirsutus

Genus

Paepalanthus

Family

Eriocaulaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Paepalanthus yapacanensis var. hirsutus

💦 Water

How often to water your Paepalanthus yapacanensis var. hirsutus

Paepalanthus yapacanensis var. hirsutus 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Paepalanthus yapacanensis var. hirsutus in your home

Paepalanthus yapacanensis var. hirsutus 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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🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Paepalanthus yapacanensis var. hirsutus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Paepalanthus yapacanensis var. hirsutus: 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 Paepalanthus yapacanensis var. hirsutus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.