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POTTING:
Use a potting medium that gives excellent drainage (orchid bark). For blooming size plants, medium size fir bark is right. To maintain good drainage, repot in fresh medium about every 2 years. If possible, repot in the spring months, and when in doubt about root health, repot. However, never over pot orchids! |
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WATERING:
Water when the potting medium is nearly dry.
Timing can be best determined by lifting the pot: nearly dry, it will
seem quite light when water is needed. In general, these types of
orchids will require water every 3-5 days in the spring/summer, and
5-7 days in fall/winter, depending on weather. When you water be generous,
allowing water to flow freely through potting media. Water early morning,
so leaves will dry by night to prevent disease.
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FERTILIZING:
It is recommend the usage of Growmore fertilizer
20-10-20 (urea free) at half strength dilution at every watering,
year-round. This type of fertilizer works well all year round.
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LIGHT & LOCATION:
In the greenhouse, provide bright location
and check leaf color as the plant grows: medium green indicates correct
lighting. Yellow or burned foliage indicates too much light. Leaf
temperature is a good indicator-if warm to the touch, reduce light.
Minimum night temperature may go down to 55 degrees F. Daytime temperatures
can go up to 90 degrees, as long as adequate humidity (40-50%) and
good air movement is provided.
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