| Description: |
Clustered pseudobulbs with two or three leaves at the top produce arching sprays of showy flowers. |
| Origin: |
Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala |
| 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.
Always use a pot with a hole.
|
| Watering: |
Keep the potting mix evenly moist at all times. Use warm lime free water. |
| Fertilizer: |
Feed every two weeks when in growth with a water soluble orchid fertilizer diluted by half. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to mealy bugs, spider mites and scale. 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. Should be kept cool and pebbles or gravel placed 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.
|