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Greater Butterfly-Orchid

Also known as

Habenaria chlorantha, Habenaria chloroleuca, Habenaria montana, Habenaria virescens, Orchis bifolia elatior, Orchis bifolia macroglossa, Orchis bifolia montana, Orchis montana, Orchis ochroleuca, Orchis virescens, Platanthera bifolia chlorantha, Platanthera bifolia montana, Platanthera chlorantha angustata, Platanthera chlorantha bracteata, Platanthera chlorantha chlorantha, Platanthera chlorantha grandiflora, Platanthera chlorantha gselliana, Platanthera chlorantha montana, Platanthera chlorantha robusta, Platanthera holmboei, Platanthera lesbiaca, Platanthera montana, Platanthera montana gselliana, Platanthera virescens and Pseudanthera breadalbanensis

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Platanthera chlorantha

Genus

Platanthera

Family

Orchidaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Greater Butterfly-Orchid

💦 Water

How often to water your Greater Butterfly-Orchid

Greater Butterfly-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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Greater Butterfly-Orchid in your home

Greater Butterfly-Orchid love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Greater Butterfly-Orchid does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Greater Butterfly-Orchid in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Greater Butterfly-Orchid

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Greater Butterfly-Orchid: repot after 2X growth

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 Greater Butterfly-Orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Greater Butterfly-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

Greater Butterfly-Orchid requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

💨 Humidity

Greater Butterfly-Orchid prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

🪴 Soil

Greater Butterfly-Orchid is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

💩 Fertilizer

Greater Butterfly-Orchid should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.