A decidous , terrestrial orchidaceous plant . The exotic flowers flower on upright racemes to 12 inches gamy , mid - spring to mid - summer . employ mundane orchid potting mix and shiny filtered light . When abeyant , keep dry and temperate .
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Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
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Planting
Prior to occupy a container with soil , wet pot soil in the bag or place in a tub or wheelbarrow so that it is evenly moist . fill up container about halfway full or to a floor that will permit plant , when planted , to be just below the rim of the pot . Rootballs should be level with soil line when project is complete . Water well . How - to : Repotting OrchidsPotting telluric Orchids Good drainage is crucial . Mix 3 parts fibrous peat , 3 portion coarse grit , 1 part perlite , and 1 part charcoal grey . take a peck that will accommodate radical and about 2 age growth , but no more . verify that it has a drainage hole . Hold the orchidaceous plant over the pot so that the jacket is just below the brim of the pot . With your other hired man , satiate pot with moistened soil mix , tamp to firm . There really is no need to add crockery to the bottom of the pot , but you may want to append a small square toes of conducting wire engagement or other permiable fabric over hole in bottom of pot . pot Epiphytic Orchids Epiphytes choose conditions where roots can be expose , therefore , tight jackpot and close - contact dirt mixes do not work well and will stimulate rot . Mix 3 parts rubble - free , average - level barque , 1 part coarse grit or perlite , 1 part charcoal , and 1 part peat moss together , OR use a commercial orchid mixing . As with the sublunar orchid , select a pot that will accommodate roots and about 2 years growth , but no more . Make trusted that it has a drainage hole . Even better , select an orchid pot , which has vertical twat down sides . bear orchid over heap so that crown is just below the rim of the pot . With other hand , fill pot with dampen barque mix , tamping to tauten . Some epiphytes do not necessitate to be potted and prefer to arise on a mound or slab of bark . Until root seize , marry orchidaceous plant in position with fishing line of business . incessant humidness is a must . Support Orchids that have long heyday angry walk will ask staking . Staking is well done as shank grows and before buds open . Many growers choose to insert stake when pot orchid , but it is up to you .
Problems
bar and control : Keep your garden as clean-living as possible , eliminating hiding places such as leaf debris , over - turned pots , and tarps . Groundcover in shady places and grueling mulch provide protective covering from the elements and can be favourite hiding seat . In the spring , police for and put down eggs ( cluster of small translucent spheres ) and adults during crepuscle and daybreak . arrange out beer traps from late springiness through fall .
Many chemical controls are available on the market , but can be venomous and lethal for tyke and pet ; take care when using them - always register the recording label first !
