Kanto Shortia
Taxonomy
Shortia uniflora var. kantoensis
Shortia
Diapensiaceae
Ericales
How to care for Kanto Shortia
How often to water your Kanto Shortia
every 9
Kanto Shortia 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 Kanto Shortia in your home
a window
Kanto Shortia 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 Kanto Shortia
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 Kanto Shortia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Kanto Shortia
Kanto Shortia
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.