Philonotis calcarea var. orthophylla
Taxonomy
Philonotis calcarea var. orthophylla
Philonotis
Bartramiaceae
Bartramiales
How to care for Philonotis calcarea var. orthophylla
How often to water your Philonotis calcarea var. orthophylla
every 9
Philonotis calcarea var. orthophylla 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 Philonotis calcarea var. orthophylla in your home
a window
Philonotis calcarea var. orthophylla 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.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Philonotis calcarea var. orthophylla in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Philonotis calcarea var. orthophylla
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 Philonotis calcarea var. orthophylla after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Philonotis calcarea var. orthophylla
Philonotis calcarea var. orthophylla
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.
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