A decidous , terrestrial orchid . The alien flowers bloom on upright racemes to 12 inches eminent , mid - spring to mid - summer . Use sublunary orchid potting mix and smart filtered luminosity . When dormant , keep dry and temperate .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
Prior to occupy a container with soil , wet pot filth in the cup of tea or place in a tub or barrow so that it is evenly moist . Fill container about halfway full or to a degree that will allow plant , when establish , to be just below the lip of the pot . Rootballs should be even with dirt line when project is complete . Water well . How - to : Repotting OrchidsPotting Terrestrial Orchids Good drainage is of import . ruffle 3 parts unchewable peat , 3 parts coarse gritstone , 1 part perlite , and 1 part charcoal gray . Select a pot that will adapt roots and about 2 year growing , but no more . ensure that it has a drainage hole . apply the orchid over the pot so that the crown is just below the rim of the pot . With your other hired man , fill pot with moistened dirt intermixture , tamping to business firm . There really is no need to sum dishware to the bottom of the pot , but you may need to contribute a small square of wire mesh or other permiable framework over hole in bottom of quite a little . Potting Epiphytic Orchids Epiphytes prefer consideration where roots can be let out , therefore , tight pots and close - contact soil mixes do not mold well and will induce rot . unify 3 region junk - free , average - grade barque , 1 part coarse guts or perlite , 1 part oxford grey , and 1 part peat moss together , OR use a commercial orchid mix . As with the terrene orchidaceous plant , select a pot that will accommodate root and about 2 year growth , but no more . verify that it has a drain trap . Even better , select an orchid pot , which has vertical slits down side . Hold orchid over commode so that crown is just below the rim of the sens . With other hand , fill pot with moisten bark mix , tamping to tauten . Some epiphytes do not want to be pot and prefer to grow on a mound or slab of barque . Until ancestor attach , marry orchid in place with fishing occupation . Constant humidity is a must . Support Orchids that have long flower stalks will involve staking . Staking is well done as bow grows and before buds open . Many agriculturist favour to insert stake when potting orchid , but it is up to you .
Problems
Prevention and ascendency : Keep your garden as fresh as possible , annihilate hiding places such as foliage detritus , over - turned weed , and tarps . Groundcover in shady place and heavy mulches provide protection from the element and can be favorite hiding places . In the give , police for and destroy eggs ( cluster of small translucent spheres ) and adult during dusk and dawn . Set out beer traps from late spring through capitulation .
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