Javan Sun Orchid
Taxonomy
Thelymitra javanica
Thelymitra
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Javan Sun Orchid
How often to water your Javan Sun Orchid
every 9
Javan Sun Orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 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
9
Finding light for Javan Sun Orchid in your home
a window
Javan 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 Javan 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 Javan Sun Orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Javan Sun Orchid
Javan 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.