Glaucous Philonotis
Taxonomy
Philonotis glaucescens
Philonotis
Bartramiaceae
Bartramiales
How to care for Glaucous Philonotis
How often to water your Glaucous Philonotis
every 9
Glaucous Philonotis 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 Glaucous Philonotis in your home
a window
Glaucous Philonotis 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 Glaucous Philonotis
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 Glaucous Philonotis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Glaucous Philonotis
Glaucous Philonotis
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.