These many hued orchids grow best in very bright light/ partial sun conditions. Temperatures between 50 and 85 degrees are ideal. Water and fertilize regularly, once/week in winter and twice/week in summer. Good air movement and perfect drainage are essential. Do not let the plants sit on saucers or tables that clog their drain holes. When the plants are flowering, they can be brought indoors (cool, no direct sun) to enjoy.
ONCIDINAE
Graceful sprays of subtle fragrance can bloom 2X/year. Keep blooming plants in shaded patio or indoors out of direct sun and/or heat. Water and fertilize thoroughly every 5-7 days in the winter and every 3-4 days in summer. Be sure to keep bottom of pot elevated to insure the drain holes are open and the roots can breathe. When blooms have faded/stems are withered, cut stem off and place plant outside in 50/50 sun/shade. The Bright light conditions and regular watering/fertilizing are essential for optimum flowering.
PHALAENOPSIS
IDEAL INDOOR ORCHID.
Requires a bright but no direct sun location with moderate temperatures. Water thoroughly every week and fertilize. Keep pot elevated at all times to allow drain holes to breathe. DO NOT trim off flower stems unless it is completely withered. More buds/blooms usually form after the first set of flowers have faded. Phalaenopsis can bloom for several months at a time. ENJOY!!
DENDROBUIMS
Dendrobiums produce sprays of long lasting flowers in many colors and sizes. We grow and offer for sale only the varieties which grow well in coastal Southern California without excessive leaf drop and pronounced rest periods (when the plant can actually look "dead"). We grow them in as much sunlight as we can give them without burning the foliage and thorough watering (with fertilizer) once a week in winter and 2-3 times/week in summer. Keep them well drained.