Syntrichia ovata subsp. dendropapillosa
Taxonomy
Syntrichia ovata subsp. dendropapillosa
Syntrichia
Pottiaceae
Pottiales
How to care for Syntrichia ovata subsp. dendropapillosa
How often to water your Syntrichia ovata subsp. dendropapillosa
every 9
Syntrichia ovata subsp. dendropapillosa 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 ovata subsp. dendropapillosa in your home
a window
Syntrichia ovata subsp. dendropapillosa 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 ovata subsp. dendropapillosa
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 ovata subsp. dendropapillosa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Syntrichia ovata subsp. dendropapillosa
Syntrichia ovata subsp. dendropapillosa
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.