Crepidium lawleri Plant Care
Crepidium lawleri (Lavarack & B.Gray) Szlach.
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Crepidium lawleri, commonly known as the small spur orchid, is a plant in the orchid family and is endemic to tropical far north Queensland. It is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid with an upright stem, dark green leaves and up to ten greenish cream-coloured flowers well spaced along a brittle flowering stem.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Crepidium lawleri?
Crepidium lawleri grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Crepidium lawleri Native To?
What Is the Crepidium lawleri?
Crepidium lawleri (Crepidium lawleri) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Crepidium genus. Crepidium lawleri is native to tropical far north Queensland.
Crepidium lawleri displays an epiphytic, clumping orchid growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Crepidium lawleri produces small, delicate flowers in various colors.
What Light Does the Crepidium lawleri Need?
Crepidium lawleri thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Crepidium lawleri in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Crepidium lawleri?
Loose, well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Crepidium lawleri to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Crepidium lawleri?
Repot every 1-2 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Crepidium lawleri?
Crepidium lawleri can be propagated through division, back bulbs.
Is the Crepidium lawleri Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Crepidium lawleri, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Crepidium lawleri?
Crepidium lawleri is susceptible to scale insects, spider mites, aphids. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Crepidium lawleri is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Crepidium genus — compare its care with other Crepidium species on PlantoScan.
Crepidium is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Crepidium lawleri thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Crepidium lawleri (Lavarack & B.Gray) Szlach., family Orchidaceae (first published in Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 128 (1995)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Crepidium lawleri, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
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