Description
🌿 Care & Handling Tips:
🪴 1. Light:
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Prefers bright, indirect light (east or south-facing windows are ideal).
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Avoid direct midday sun, which can scorch leaves.
🌡️ 2. Temperature:
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Thrives in intermediate to warm conditions.
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Day: 22–30°C (72–86°F)
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Night: 15–20°C (59–68°F)
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💧 3. Watering:
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Water thoroughly when the top 1–2 inches of medium is dry.
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Reduce watering in winter or when the plant enters dormancy.
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Ensure good drainage—never let the plant sit in water.
💨 4. Humidity:
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Prefers 50–70% humidity.
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Use a humidity tray or humidifier if air is dry.
🌱 5. Potting Medium:
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Use a well-draining orchid mix (e.g., bark, perlite, and charcoal).
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Repot every 2–3 years or when the medium breaks down.
🌸 6. Fertilizer:
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Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20) diluted to half strength every 2 weeks during active growth.
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Reduce or stop feeding in cooler, dormant months.
✂️ 7. Pruning and Handling:
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After flowering, cut the spent flower spikes near the base.
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Do not cut healthy green canes—they may still store nutrients or produce future blooms.
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Handle gently to avoid damaging canes or new roots.
⚠️ 8. Common Issues:
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Yellowing leaves: Overwatering or insufficient light.
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Wrinkled canes: Usually due to underwatering or root rot.
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No blooms: Needs a temperature drop between day and night to trigger flowering.
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