| Description: |
Small plants with flowers disproportionately large, carried a few inches above the ground. |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or 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: |
Drench the potting mix and let it become moderately dry between waterings. Use warm water. |
| Fertilizer: |
Feed every two weeks during the spring and summer with a water soluble orchid fertilizer. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to scale, spider mites and mealy bugs. 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.
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