Dark Red Spots Orchid
Taxonomy
Vanda 'Kru Chom Dark Red Spots'
Vanda
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Dark Red Spots Orchid
Water
How often to water your Dark Red Spots Orchid
every 9
Dark Red Spots Orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Fort Collins, Colorado
36% Very Low
Growing Dark Red Spots Orchid in Fort Collins right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
February 7th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Fort Collins is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deteā¦
Sunlight will increase by 46.4% āļø
February 7th, 2023
Fort Collins is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Fort Collins is expected to increase by 46.4% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.6 megajoules of energā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours š
February 6th, 2023
This month, Fort Collins is getting an average of 8.4 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 13.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.6 total hours oā¦
Finding light for Dark Red Spots Orchid in your home
a window
Dark Red Spots Orchid may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Fort Collins, Colorado ā .
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dark Red Spots 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dark Red Spots Orchid after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Dark Red Spots Orchid prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Dark Red Spots Orchid may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Dark Red Spots Orchid does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Care Summary for Dark Red Spots Orchid
Dark Red Spots Orchid
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Fort Collins, Colorado, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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