| Description: |
Leafy orchids with characteristic slipper-shaped flowers borne singly. |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Growing Ease: |
Requires a little extra care |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in low 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: |
Keep the potting mix evenly moist and use warm water at all times. |
| Fertilizer: |
Use a fertilizer specifically designed for orchids every two to three weeks. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to none Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Gardening Tips & Care: |
In hot weather mist this plant with warm water (lime free to avoid leaf staining) and 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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