| Description: |
"Pseudobulbs 15-20"" (38-50cm) long, upright producing an arching inflorescence of many medium-sized flowers developed from upper nodes. Flowers about an inch (2.5cm) across, white with a chrome-yellow lip." |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in bright indirect sunlight coming from the South/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 every two weeks with a water soluble orchid fertilizer diluted by half. |
| 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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| Air Purifier: |
Some species remove alcohols, toulene, chloroform and formaldehyde from the surrounding atmosphere. |