Life form |
Orchid |
Family |
Orchid |
Origin |
Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines |
Ease of cultivation |
Easy with little difficulty |
The size |
60-90 cm |
Growth rate |
1-2 sheets per year |
Lifespan |
Up to 7 years |
Temperature |
50-75,2 ° F |
Humidity |
High is desirable, low |
Lighting |
Shade from the bright light. Preferably east window. |
The soil |
It is grown in the bark. Requires a hole in the pot. |
Watering |
Moderate, 2 times a week – every 2 weeks, warm water by dipping or bathing from above. |
Fertilizer |
For flowering plants, low concentration, no more than once a month. |
Reproduction |
With the help of children arising on the peduncle |
Bloom |
Flowers of different colors. Babies bloom for 2-4 years of life, seedlings – 4-5 |
Features of care |
Avoid drafts, create high humidity, avoid overflows. |
Difficulties |
Possible decay due to excessive watering |
Air cleaning |
Purifies the air from formaldehyde and toluene, volatile organic compounds, which are contained in paints, solvents and other synthetic materials. |
Toxicity |
Not poisonous |