| GROWTH HABITS |
Sympodial epiphyte |
| ORIGIN |
Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador |
| BLOOMING SEASON |
Late summer and fall |
| LIGHT |
In shady conditions 2000 to 2500 fc |
| TEMPERATURE |
Winter lows of 12 degrees to 15 degrees C (54 degrees
to 59 degrees F) and summer highs of 26 degrees to 32 degrees C (80
degrees to 90 degrees F) |
| HUMIDITY |
Will grow at 50% to 60% humidity but will do much better at
the 80% to 90% levels. |
| WATER |
Keep always damp the plant has no pseudobulbs. |
| 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. The plants
will grow well if mounted on cork or tree fern slabs if care is
taken in watering. |
| FERTILIZER |
Feed weak weekly a growth mixture that (1/4 to 1/2
teaspoon fertilize per gallon of water). In early spring you might
change to 2 feedings of a growth mixture and 1 feeding of a blossom
buster mix until buds are observed. You could also use a balance mix
such as 20-20-20 through out the year feeding weak weekly. |
| POTS |
Plastic pots are best for this plant because of its
moisture requirements. Keep plant in 3 to 4 inch pots and do not try
to repot. |
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