Water
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Reduce watering in winter.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect light. Protect from intense afternoon sun.
100% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, allowing slight drying between waterings. Reduce in cooler months.
100% intensity
Well-draining, humus-rich potting mix. A mix formulated for orchids or a general potting mix with added perlite or bark chips works well.
50% intensity
Ideal growing range is 18-25°C. Can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures in winter.
100% intensity
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
100% intensity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Reduce watering in winter.
Remove spent flower spikes and any dead or damaged leaves. Pruning is generally minimal, focusing on maintaining plant health and appearance.
Easily propagated by division of mature pseudobulbs during repotting. Seeds are rarely used for propagation due to difficulty and long germination times.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the potting medium breaks down, typically in spring. Use fresh orchid mix and a pot that is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification