Plant Care Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora

Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora

Taxonomy

Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora
Philonotis
Bartramiaceae
Bartramiales

How to care for Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora

💦 Water

How often to water your Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora

Water needs for Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora
0.5 cups
every 9

Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora 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 rufiflora subsp. rufiflora in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora: 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 Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Care Summary for Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora

Philonotis rufiflora subsp. rufiflora


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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