Laelia anceps
Taxonomy
Laelia anceps
Laelia
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Laelia anceps
How often to water your Laelia anceps
Laelia anceps 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 None in your home
Laelia anceps 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 Laelia anceps
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 Laelia anceps after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Laelia anceps
Laelia anceps
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 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.