| Description: |
Large cup-shaped flowers are deep golden yellow. Free-flowering once established. |
| Environment: |
Suitable only for a greenhouse |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in bright indirect sunlight coming from the North |
| 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 the potting mix evenly moist at all times. Use warm water. |
| Fertilizer: |
Use a fertilizer specifically designed for orchids every two to three weeks. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to scale and spider mites. Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Gardening Tips & Care: |
Direct sunlight and cold drafts should be avoided. 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. If possible put outside for the summer and bring inside when in bloom.
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