
Dragon's Mouth Orchid
Taxonomy
Maxillaria egertoniana
Maxillaria
Orchidaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Dragon's Mouth Orchid
How often to water your Dragon's Mouth Orchid

every 7
Dragon's Mouth 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 Dragon's Mouth Orchid in your home

a window
Dragon's Mouth 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.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dragon's Mouth Orchid in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Dragon's Mouth 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 Dragon's Mouth Orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Care Summary for Dragon's Mouth Orchid
Dragon's Mouth 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.
