Giant Bird's Nest
Also known as
Woodland pinedrops, Pinedrops, Pterospora, Albany beechdrops, Giant bird's nest and Pterospora andromedea
Taxonomy
Pterospora andromedea
Pterospora
Ericaceae
Ericales
How to care for Giant Bird's Nest
Water
How often to water your Giant Bird's Nest
every 9
Giant Bird's Nest 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 Giant Bird's Nest in your home
a window
Giant Bird's Nest 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 Giant Bird's Nest in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Giant Bird's Nest
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 Giant Bird's Nest after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Giant Bird's Nest 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.
Sunlight Needs
Giant Bird's Nest may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Giant Bird's Nest grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Giant Bird's Nest
Giant Bird's Nest
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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