Red Cherry

Description

🛠 Handling Tolumnia ‘Red Cherry’

• Delicate Roots: Handle carefully to avoid damaging their thin, wiry roots.

• Air Movement: Ensure good air circulation to prevent rot.

• Repot Gently: If repotting, use minimal medium like bark chips or mount them on cork/wood.

• Avoid Overwatering: These orchids are sensitive to root rot.

🌿 Care Instructions for Tolumnia ‘Red Cherry’

✅ Light

• Bright, filtered light (similar to Cattleya orchids).

• Avoid direct harsh midday sun to prevent leaf burn.

• East-facing windows or shaded south-facing spots are ideal.

✅ Temperature & Humidity

• Day: 24-30°C (75-86°F)

• Night: 16-20°C (60-68°F)

• Humidity: 50-70%, with good airflow.

✅ Watering

• Water thoroughly when the plant is dry, typically 2-3 times a week in warm weather.

• Reduce watering in cooler months.

• Allow the roots and leaves to dry quickly after watering.

✅ Fertilizing

• Use a balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20) diluted to half-strength every 2 weeks.

• Flush with plain water monthly to avoid salt build-up.

✅ Potting Medium

• Best grown mounted on cork/slabs or in small, airy baskets with coarse bark.

• They dislike being kept too moist in traditional potting media.

✅ Flowering

• Blooms appear mainly in spring and summer.

• After flowering, trim the spike if it dries out.

⚠️ Common Issues

• Root rot from overwatering.

• Leaf spots from poor air circulation.

• Spider mites or scale insects in dry, dusty conditions.