Polystachia Maculata
Taxonomy
Polystachia maculata
Polystachia
How to care for Polystachia Maculata
How often to water your Polystachia Maculata
every 9
Polystachia Maculata 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 Polystachia Maculata in your home
a window
Polystachia Maculata 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 Polystachia Maculata
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 Polystachia Maculata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Polystachia Maculata
Polystachia Maculata
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.