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Light:
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Partial
sun to shade.
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Temperature:
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Minimum
indoor temperature above 60°F; however, they will tolerate periods of
cool temperatures.
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Humidity:
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Preferably
50% or higher; however, they will tolerate low levels without harm.
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Watering:
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Water
when the medium is visually dry.
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Fertilizer:
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Apply
monthly or bi-monthly during active growth. Fertilize with ˝
tsp/gallon of a balanced fertilizer (ie: 5-10-3, 7-9-5, 10-10-10).
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Pruning:
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Prune
young plants to encourage branching. Mature plants can be pruned back
when they are too large. Pruning does slow down flowering. They can
take a hard pruning easily.
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Insects and
Disease:
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Some
susceptibility to root disease, no insect problems. Only vulnerable to
root disease under cool, damp conditions. |
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Comments:
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Flowering
cycle in the winter. Use in terrariums or in a hanging basket. This is
a terrestrial orchid and is more tolerant than other epiphytic
orchids.
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