What is the ideal potting medium for Catasetum tabulare?
A well-draining orchid mix is crucial, typically composed of bark chips, charcoal, and perlite to ensure good aeration and prevent root rot.
Catasetum tabulare is an orchid species from South America, recognized for its distinctive flower morphology and often dimorphic blooms.
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Sunlight
Provide bright, indirect light.
Watering
Water when the potting medium is nearly dry, reducing in cooler months.
Soil
A well-draining orchid mix, typically containing bark, charcoal, and perlite, is essential to prevent root rot.
Temperature
Ideal growing range is 18-27°C.
Habitat
Greenhouse, Indoor
Fertilizer
Feed with diluted orchid fertilizer during the growing season.
Provide bright, indirect light.
Avoid direct sun.
Water when the potting medium is nearly dry, reducing in cooler months.
Avoid waterlogged conditions.
A well-draining orchid mix, typically containing bark, charcoal, and perlite, is essential to prevent root rot.
Ideal growing range is 18-27°C.
Avoid drastic temperature fluctuations.
Greenhouse, Indoor
Feed with diluted orchid fertilizer during the growing season.
Reduce or stop in winter.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Hanging
Plant Environment
Greenhouse, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Partial dormancy in cooler, drier periods.
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Lanceolate
Flower Size
5-7 cm
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
Non-toxic to pets and humans.