Scleria motleyi subsp. rostrata
Taxonomy
Scleria motleyi subsp. rostrata
Scleria
Cyperaceae
Poales
How to care for Scleria motleyi subsp. rostrata
How often to water your Scleria motleyi subsp. rostrata
every 9
Scleria motleyi subsp. rostrata 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 Scleria motleyi subsp. rostrata in your home
a window
Scleria motleyi subsp. rostrata 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 Scleria motleyi subsp. rostrata
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 Scleria motleyi subsp. rostrata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Scleria motleyi subsp. rostrata
Scleria motleyi subsp. rostrata
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.
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