| Description: |
Flowers produced singly, heart-shaped overall with a single erect tail. |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in full sunlight coming from the North/East |
| Soil Type: |
Use a medium shredded fir bark or small to medium lava rock. An alternative is 2 parts of osmunda fiber, 1 part of sphagnum moss and a little sand.
Always use a pot with a hole.
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| Watering: |
Keep potting mix evenly moist at all times and always use warm water. |
| Fertilizer: |
Use a fertilizer specifically designed for orchids every two to three weeks. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to none Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Gardening Tips & Care: |
Place pebbles or gravel in the drainage dish to hold water and increase the humidity, make sure the pot is sitting on the gravel and not in the water. Mist this plant occasionally with warm water (lime free to avoid leaf staining) and provide good ventilation.
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