| GROWTH HABITS |
Sympodial terrestrial |
| ORIGIN |
Japan and Korea |
| BLOOMING SEASON |
Late spring and into July and August |
| LIGHT |
Needs shady conditions 1800 to 2000 fc |
| TEMPERATURE |
During the winter rest period allow the temperature to
remain between 15 to 17 degrees C (59 - 53 degrees F). During the
growing season the plant wants warm temps 30 - 32 degrees C (86 - 90
degrees F). |
| HUMIDITY |
Will grow at 50% or higher humidity levels during the
growing season but needs less humidity during the rest period. |
| WATER |
Keep moist during the growing period from the time the
green growths are seen in the spring till October or November then
stop watering for four months when new growth starts again. During
the rest period is a good time to repot if needed. |
| GROWING MEDIA |
A good compost with peat added or 3 parts peat to 6
parts seedling bark will work. |
| FERTILIZER |
Feed weak weekly a high nitrogen mix after new growth
starts in the spring till the first to mid August then you can
change to a low nitrogen high phosphors mix till the first of
October when you start preparing the plants for their winter rest.
Always remember to rinse the pots well with plain water before you
stop the watering for the rest period. |
| POTS |
Plants will grow well in either clay or plastic pots.
Remember that the clay pots dry faster than plastic pots during the
growth period. |
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