Phragmipedium 'Wings of Fire'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Phragmipedium besseae 'Wings of Fire'

Genus

Phragmipedium

Family

Orchidaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Phragmipedium 'Wings of Fire'

💦 Water

How often to water your Phragmipedium 'Wings of Fire'

Phragmipedium 'Wings of Fire' 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Phragmipedium 'Wings of Fire' in your home

Phragmipedium 'Wings of Fire' 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 Phragmipedium 'Wings of Fire'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Phragmipedium 'Wings of Fire': 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 Phragmipedium 'Wings of Fire' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Wowwww… I knew when I brought her home that she was root-bound, but I had no idea! It's a weird time of year to repot but she's been in bloom since I bought her in September, so I waited until today. #OrchidLovers #Phragmiphedium #repotted

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Phragmipedium 'Wings of Fire' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Phragmipedium 'Wings of Fire' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Phragmipedium 'Wings of Fire' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Phragmipedium 'Wings of Fire', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.