Sphaeranth Pleurothallis
Taxonomy
Pleurothallis sphaerantha
Pleurothallis
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Sphaeranth Pleurothallis
How often to water your Sphaeranth Pleurothallis
every 7
Sphaeranth Pleurothallis 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 Sphaeranth Pleurothallis in your home
a window
Sphaeranth Pleurothallis 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 Sphaeranth Pleurothallis
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 Sphaeranth Pleurothallis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Sphaeranth Pleurothallis
Sphaeranth Pleurothallis
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.