Greater Yellowspike Orchid
Also known as
great yellow spike orchid, yellow spike orchid, Yellow Helmet Orchid and Greater Yellow-spike Orchid
Taxonomy
Polystachya concreta
Polystachya
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Greater Yellowspike Orchid
Water
How often to water your Greater Yellowspike Orchid
every 9
Greater Yellowspike Orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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Finding light for Greater Yellowspike Orchid in your home
a window
Greater Yellowspike Orchid may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 Greater Yellowspike Orchid in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Greater Yellowspike Orchid
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Greater Yellowspike Orchid after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Greater Yellowspike Orchid
Greater Yellowspike Orchid
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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