| Description: |
The long arching leaves and sprays of flowers grow from the base of the pseudobulbs, which may form singly, or more usually in clumps. |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Growing Ease: |
Requires a little extra care |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in bright indirect sunlight coming from the South/East/West |
| Soil Type: |
Use a medium shredded fir bark or small to medium lava rock. Another recipe would be 1 part organic soil, 1 part sphagnum moss, 2 parts osmunda (fern root) with a little bone meal and rinsed aquarium charcoal chips.
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: |
Feed every two weeks during the growing season with a fertilizer specifically designed for orchids. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to none 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. Keep cool for about 6 weeks in the fall to encourage blooming.
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| Air Purifier: |
A good remover of trichloroethylene from the surrounding atmosphere. |