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🌱 Caring and Handling Tips:
1. Light
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Ideal: Bright, indirect light.
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Avoid: Direct midday sun (can burn leaves); too little light will prevent blooming.
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Tip: East or north-facing windows are best; south or west windows need a sheer curtain.
2. Temperature & Humidity
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Day: 70–85°F (21–29°C)
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Night: 60–70°F (16–21°C)
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Humidity: 50–70%
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Tip: Use a humidity tray or humidifier in dry environments.
3. Watering
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Frequency: Once a week in cooler months; 2x per week when warm and dry.
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Method: Water early in the day to allow drying by night; avoid crown rot by keeping water out of the central leaf base.
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Tip: Use room-temperature water; allow media to almost dry out between waterings.
4. Potting & Media
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Media: Coarse bark, sphagnum moss, or a mix designed for orchids.
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Pot: Clear plastic pots with drainage holes help monitor root health.
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Repotting: Every 1–2 years, ideally after blooming.
5. Feeding
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Fertilizer: Balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20 or “bloom booster” with higher phosphorus).
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Frequency: Every 2 weeks during growing season; monthly during dormancy.
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Tip: Dilute to 1/4 or 1/2 strength to prevent fertilizer burn.
6. Flower Spike Care
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After blooming, you can:
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Cut the spike back to a node to encourage a secondary bloom.
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Or cut the spike off entirely to help the plant conserve energy.
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