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Water: No container drainage may lead to root rot. Water when moss is dry, every 7-14 days. Pour approx. half a cup under each plant.
Temperature: Place in bright, indirect light, 65-75°F (18-24°C), avoid below 60°F (15°C).
Fertilizer: Regularly feed with 20-20-20, half recommended amount if not orchid-specific.
Phalaenopsis
Light: Position in bright, indirect light.
Water: When pot moss is nearly dry (usually 7-14 days), water and drain excess.
Temperature: Maintain 65-75°F (18-24⁰C), avoid 60°F (15⁰C) or lower.
Fertilizer: Bi-monthly fertilization is recommended. After the plant sheds its flowers and has 5+ healthy leaves and roots, cut above the node on the spike. In the right conditions (a 10-degree temperature gap), branching and bud formation will occur. For a focus on root and leaf growth before the next blooming season, cut spikes to 1 inch from the base. Maintain a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C) for 2-3 months with 20-20-20 NPK fertilizer every 2 weeks. Once the plants are strong and ready, transition to a cooler environment of 60-65°F (15-18°C), using a 10-30-20 NPK fertilizer to encourage new spike growth.
Repot: When the roots are tightly packed and have outgrown the pot, transfer the plant to a slightly larger pot (e.g., 4" to 6") post-bloom without any spike or bud. Additionally, consider repotting if the growing medium breaks down or starts to emit an odor. Repot every 1-3 years, depending on the condition of the growing medium, to prevent decay.
Oncidium/Intergeneric
Blooming Season: Often fall and spring, diverse hybrids and controlled environments enable year-round varieties.
Light: Bright but indirect; eastern window for morning light, or southern window with shade. Prevent sunburn by avoiding direct sunlight.
Water: Maintain medium moisture, water as media nears dryness. In heat, water 2-3 times weekly may be needed. Adjust frequency based on media and home conditions by checking moisture.
Temperature: Under 65°F (18°C) trigger flower spikes.
Fertilizer: Employ balanced fertilizers, half strength 1-2 times monthly, and monthly flush with pure water to avoid mineral buildup.
Dendrobilum Nobile
Growing Season: Nobile Dendrobium hybrids flourish with cool winters, warm and humid summers, mimicking their habitat. In winter dormancy, dry and cool with bright light prompts bud initiation, leading to spring blooms. After flowering, trim stems near canes. Over time, older canes may become rigid, shriveled, and yellow.
Light: Nobile Dendrobium hybrids need strong, year-round light for health and blooms. South-facing windows with filters, or east/west with extended light. Maintain the same bright light during winter rest.
Water: Adjust watering by season for Nobile Dendrobium hybrids. Spring-summer, maintain even moisture with slight drying between waterings. In fall, reduce watering for 2-3 months, only water lightly every few weeks to prevent cane and pseudobulb shrinkage. Water moderately when buds appear. It’s normal for fully to semi-deciduous plants to lose foliage or even become bare canes during dormancy.
Temperature: In spring-summer, days 70-80°F (21-27°C), nights 55-65°F (13-18°C) for active growth. In winter rest, days under 70°F (21°C), nights around 55°F (13°C).
Humidity: In the active season, 50%+ humidity with circulation boosts growth. During rest and bud formation in late fall, raise humidity occasionally to prevent cane and pseudobulb shrinkage.
Fertilizer: Feed Nobile Dendrobium hybrids consistently with diluted 20-20-20 every other watering in active growth. Pause in fall-winter, resume with formed buds.
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Miltonia/Miltoniopsis
Blooming Season: Typically early spring to early summer.
Light: Indoors, bright but indirect sun. Avoid noon and afternoon direct light. Use shades to prevent sunburn.
Water: Keep well-watered, ensure drainage. Avoid dryness, especially in bloom. Too little water affects flowering and leaf growth. Water at base, drain excess. Summer: every 3-4 days. Winter: weekly. Adjust based on media, home conditions, and moisture.
Temperature: Ideal range is 65-75°F (18-24°C). Avoid extremes: above 80°F (27°C) or below 60°F (15°C).
Humidity: Aim for 70%+ with airflow. Low humidity stresses the plant. Increase with higher temperatures. Use a water plate or humidifier nearby.
Fertilizer: Epiphytic roots are sensitive; apply balanced NPK 20-20-20, half strength every two weeks. Water without fertilizer every 4-5 waterings to prevent burns. Use a 10-30-20 blossom booster from early spring for blooming preparation.
Grammatophyllum
Blooming Season: Typically March to October, varies by location and conditions.
Light: 30-35% shade, bright mornings and afternoons. Avoid harsh noon light. Light green leaves are good, dark green means more light needed, yellow means too much.
Water: Keep moist, never dry, especially in bloom. Avoid constant soggy. Water through base, drain excess. Adjust frequency based on media and home conditions. Summer: every 3-4 days or more if hot/dry. Cooler months: weekly.
Temperature: Daytime 75-85°F (24-30°C), nighttime 55-60°F (13-15°C).
Humidity: Maintain at least 50%, better with strong airflow to prevent fungus, insects, and mold. Mist leaves for added humidity in summer or heat.
Fertilizer: Epiphytic roots are sensitive; apply balanced NPK 20-20-20, half strength every two weeks. Water without fertilizer every 4-5 waterings to prevent burns. Use a 10-30-20 blossom booster from early spring for blooming preparation.
Paphiopedilum
Blooming Season: Typically from November to early February, varying with your location and conditions.
Light: Bright but indirect.
Water: Keep consistently moist, not soggy. Avoid drying, especially in bloom. Water fully, drain for 10 seconds to clear salt and boost root oxygen. Adjust watering based on media and home environment. Summer: every 3-4 days or more as needed. Winter-spring: weekly.
Temperature: 70-80°F (21-27°C) by day, 60-65°F (15-18°C) at night. Cold: low humidity, no water on leaves/crowns. Hot: more shade, humidity, and air for leaf protection.
Humidity: Aim for 40-60% relative humidity. If lacking in summer or heat, mist leaves or use a humidifier.
Fertilizer: Use balanced NPK 20-20-20, half strength every other watering, or quarter strength if every watering. Monthly in cooler months.
Repot: Lady slipper media decomposes while allowing root air. Repot every 2-3 years for space and support as it grows.
Cattleya
Light: Cattleyas prefer 65-70% shade, adjusting to weather, season, and location. Dark green leaves mean too little light, while balanced light brings light yellow-green leaves. Excessive light causes yellowing, dullness, or sunburn.
Water: Wait for potting medium to dry before watering Cattleyas. Start with weekly watering, adjusting based on drying speed. Increase during blooming.
Temperature: Balance light and temperature at home. In winter, 60-70°F (15-21°C) by day, 55°F (13°C) minimum at night. In summer, 60-65°F (15-18°C) at night, 65-75°F (18-24°C) by day, up to 85°F (30°C).
Humidity: Optimal range for Cattleyas is 40% to 70%.
Maxillaria
Growing Season: Maxillaria tenuifolia, aka "Coconut Orchids," boasts a potent coconut fragrance. They bloom in spring for 1-2 weeks, extending up to 1-2 months.
Light: Coconut orchid thrives in bright, indirect sunlight, crucial for blooming. Use a fluorescent lamp if needed, not too close to avoid burning. Low light makes longer leaves to reach light.
Water: Pseudobulbs stack atop one another. In a narrow pot, they grow upward; in a wide pot, sideways. Avoid wet soil. Water when nearly dry.
Temperature: 70-80°F (21-27°C) by day, 60-65°F (15-18°C) at night. Cold: low humidity, no water on leaves/crowns. Hot: more shade, humidity, and air for leaf protection.
Humidity: Aim for 50%+ relative humidity. If lacking in summer or heat, mist leaves or use a humidifier.
Fertilizer: Fertilize every 1-2 weeks with half strength NPK 20-20-20.
Zygopetalum
Growing Season: Zygopetalum orchids from South America thrive as epiphytes with slim leaves. No full dormancy; they bloom based on conditions, often in fall and spring.
Light: Indoors, position it where there's bright, indirect sunlight. Prevent direct noon and afternoon light on leaves. Use shades if needed to prevent sunburn.
Water: Keep the soil a bit damp, letting it slightly dry between waterings. Water 2-3 times weekly in summer, adjust based on media and conditions. After flowering, reduce to once a week.
Temperature: 70-75°F (21-24°C) by day, dropping about 10 degrees at night. Don't go below 55°F (13°C). For spiking, ensure nights are under 65°F (18°C).
Humidity: Aim for 50% to 60% humidity; up to 80% in summer. Boost moisture with morning misting, letting it dry by night to avoid rot. Ensure good air circulation for plant health.
Fertilizer: Any slow-release or liquid feed works. Choose 20-20-20 at half the label's suggestion. Avoid excess nitrogen for strong leaves.
Catasetinae
The Catasetinae subtribe includes the popular genera Cycnoches, Catasetum, Mormodes, and Clowesia.
Growing Season: Catasetinae focus on growth of plants in the spring and summer. Once the plant is mature, it will flower in the late full early winter. After flowering, these plants will start their dormancy rest period.
Light: Catasetinae prefer bright, indirect light in the morning or evening but should be protected from the hottest part of the afternoon sun.
Water: Water Catasetinae about two times a week during growing season in spring and summer. The leaves will start to fall away after flowering and begin their dormancy period. During dry rest period, only spray water a little bit once a week to keep the pseudobulbs from shriveling too much until new growth reaches 3-4 inches and new roots reach 2 inches length in spring.
Temperature: 70-75°F (21-24°C) by day, dropping about 10 degrees at night. Don't go below 55°F (13°C). For spiking, ensure nights are under 65°F (18°C).
Humidity:They like humidity between 45% and 60%.
Fertilizer: Fertilize Catasetinae during the active growing season with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Fertilize every other week, diluting the fertilizer to half strength.
