| Description: |
Flowers opening a few at a time on an erect stalk. Lip broad, white, remainder of flower slender, slightly greenish. |
| 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 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.
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 monthly spring through fall. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to spider mites, mealy bugs, scale and aphids. 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 frequently with warm water (lime free to avoid leaf staining) and good drainage is a necessity. If possible put outside for the summer in filtered shade.
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