PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Bright indirect filtered light; avoid direct midday sun which can scorch delicate leaves
Watering
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry; avoid waterlogging pseudobulbs to prevent rot
Temperature
Cool to temperate temperatures; maintain a 10–15°C night-day temperature difference to encourage blooming
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear, leathery dark green leaves growing from pseudobulbs, 20–40 cm long
- Flower: Ruffled star-shaped blooms in white, pink, or purple with brown/red markings; inflorescence up to 60 cm long
- Pseudobulb: Oval fleshy storage structure for water and nutrients
Care Guide
Watering
Keep medium slightly moist; increase humidity with regular misting
Fertilization
Diluted orchid fertilizer every 2 weeks. Flush the potting medium monthly to prevent salt buildup from fertilizer
Banana peel soak：Soak chopped banana peels in water for 3 days; dilute 1:20 for root drench to avoid overfeeding and salt accumulationPruning
- Trim spent flower spikes at the base after blooming to redirect energy to pseudobulb growth
- Remove dead or yellowing leaves and pseudobulbs to prevent fungal or bacterial growth
- Thin overcrowded foliage to improve airflow around the plant's pseudobulbs
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No known toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental indoor orchid for display in bright, cool spaces
