| GROWTH HABITS |
Monopodial epiphyte |
| ORIGIN |
Borneo |
| BLOOMING SEASON |
Spring and summer |
| LIGHT |
Around 1800 to 2500 fc |
| TEMPERATURE |
Hot, winter lows 24 degrees C (75 degrees F) and
summer highs 35 degrees C (95 degrees F) with a 10 - 15 degree
change between day - night temperatures. |
| HUMIDITY |
Will grow at 50% to 60% humidity but will do much
better at 80% to 90%. |
| WATER |
Keep damp year round |
| GROWING MEDIA |
Use a potting mix that retains moisture well such as
the following, 6 parts seedling bark, 1 part perlite, 1 part
charcoal and 1 part chopped sphagnum moss or coarse peat. |
| FERTILIZER |
Feed weak weekly (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon per gallon
water) a balanced fertilizer such as a 20-20-20 mix. |
| POTS |
Plastic pots are best for this plant because of its
moisture requirements or mounted with a bit of moisture holding
material under the roots. |
|
NOTES
|
This is a small plant with 1 inch fragrant
flowers. Plants are available from Countryside Orchids or Oakhill
Gardens. |