| Description: |
Arching sprays of pale to golden yellow flowers. |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in bright indirect sunlight coming from the East/West |
| 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.
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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 mealy bugs and scale. Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Propagation: |
Division
in the spring.
After dividing plant, pot in the plant's regular potting mix.
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| Gardening Tips & Care: |
Mist occasionally with warm water (lime free to avoid leaf staining).
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| Air Purifier: |
Some species remove alcohols, toulene, chloroform and formaldehyde from the surrounding atmosphere. |