Description
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Bloom Color: Bright yellow with a central lip that may have pink, orange, or red tones.
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Bloom Size: Medium to large (2.5–4 inches).
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Flowering Season: Typically late winter to spring, but can rebloom year-round in good conditions.
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Fragrance: Usually none or very mild.
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Leaf Type: Broad, leathery, deep green leaves.
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Growth Habit: Monopodial (single-stemmed) with new leaves emerging from the top.
🌿 Care and Handling Tips
☀️ Light
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Prefers bright, indirect light (east or west-facing windows are ideal).
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Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
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Insufficient light may prevent blooming.
💧 Watering
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Water every 7–10 days, allowing the potting medium to dry out slightly between waterings.
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Use room temperature, non-softened water.
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Avoid letting water sit in the crown (top center of leaves), which can cause rot.
🌡️ Temperature and Humidity
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Ideal temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C) during the day; slightly cooler at night.
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Avoid drafts or sudden temperature changes.
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Maintain 50–70% humidity. Use a humidity tray or room humidifier if necessary.
🌱 Potting Medium and Repotting
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Use a well-draining orchid mix (bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss).
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Repot every 1–2 years, or when the medium breaks down.
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Choose a clear plastic pot to monitor root health and light exposure.
🌸 Fertilizing
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Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20) every 2–3 weeks during active growth.
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Dilute to half strength to avoid salt buildup.
✂️ Post-Bloom Care
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After flowers fade, you can:
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Trim the spike just above a node to encourage side blooming, or
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Cut the spike entirely to allow the plant to rest and focus on growing roots and leaves.
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