Philenoptera violacea
Also known as
Lonchocarpus violaceus
Taxonomy
Philenoptera violacea
Philenoptera
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Philenoptera violacea
How often to water your Philenoptera violacea
every 9
Philenoptera violacea 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
a window
Philenoptera violacea 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 Philenoptera violacea
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 Philenoptera violacea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Philenoptera violacea
Philenoptera violacea
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.
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