Syntrichia calcicola subsp. subhirsuta
Taxonomy
Syntrichia calcicola subsp. subhirsuta
Syntrichia
Pottiaceae
Pottiales
How to care for Syntrichia calcicola subsp. subhirsuta
How often to water your Syntrichia calcicola subsp. subhirsuta
every 9
Syntrichia calcicola subsp. subhirsuta 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 Syntrichia calcicola subsp. subhirsuta in your home
a window
Syntrichia calcicola subsp. subhirsuta can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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How to fertilize Syntrichia calcicola subsp. subhirsuta
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 Syntrichia calcicola subsp. subhirsuta after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Syntrichia calcicola subsp. subhirsuta
Syntrichia calcicola subsp. subhirsuta
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft 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.