African Plume Orchid
Taxonomy
Stenoglottis longifolia
Stenoglottis

How to care for African Plume Orchid
How often to water your African Plume Orchid

every 7
African Plume Orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t 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
7
Finding light for African Plume Orchid in your home

a window
African Plume Orchid 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 African Plume 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your African Plume Orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for African Plume Orchid
African Plume Orchid
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 7 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
