Tropical Leaf Flower (Variegated)
Taxonomy
Phyllantus Pulcher
Phyllantus
How to care for Tropical Leaf Flower (Variegated)
How often to water your Tropical Leaf Flower (Variegated)
every 7
Tropical Leaf Flower (Variegated) needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
7
Finding light for Tropical Leaf Flower (Variegated) in your home
a window
Tropical Leaf Flower (Variegated) 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 Tropical Leaf Flower (Variegated)
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 Tropical Leaf Flower (Variegated) after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Tropical Leaf Flower (Variegated)
Tropical Leaf Flower (Variegated)
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 7 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.