Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii
Taxonomy
Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii
Sarcochilus
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii
Water
How often to water your Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii
every 9
Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
81% High
Growing Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii in Philadelphia right now
Plant growth potential is currently very high š
May 23rd, 2022
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Philadelphia is currently very high š. The plant growth potential in your area is currently at its peak! šæ
The availability of high quality sunā¦
Sunlight will increase by 15.6% āļø
May 23rd, 2022
Philadelphia is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Philadelphia is expected to increase by 15.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 20.5 megajoules of energā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours š
May 23rd, 2022
This month, Philadelphia is getting an average of 10.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 10% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 14.7 total hours ofā¦
Finding light for Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii in your home
a window
Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii 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 during this time of higher sunlight intensity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania āļø.ļø
This is a great time to watch your Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii thrive šæ!
Nutrients
How to fertilize Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii
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 Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
When to repot Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii
Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! šŖ“
May 23rd, 2022
The growing potential in Philadelphia is high š.
It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to repot ā¦
FAQs
Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii 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
Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii 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.
Care Summary for Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii
Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
