Basalt Sun Orchid
Taxonomy
Thelymitra basaltica
Thelymitra
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Basalt Sun Orchid
How often to water your Basalt Sun Orchid
every 9
Basalt Sun Orchid 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 Basalt Sun Orchid in your home
a window
Basalt Sun 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 Basalt Sun 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 Basalt Sun Orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Basalt Sun Orchid
Basalt Sun Orchid
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.