Latin Name: Brassia spp. Common Name: Spider Orchid Family: Orchidaceae Geographic Origin: Brazil
Soil: Use orchid potting mix.
Temperature: Daytime temperatures should be between 75°-85°F and nighttime temperatures should be between 65°-75°F.
Light: This plant prefers full sun with partial shade.
Moisture: Soak plant in a bucket of water for one hour every week.
Fertilization: This plant should be fertilized every other week, alternating between fish and seaweed fertilizers.
Grooming: Repot every year or two.
Seasonal Care: Reduce watering and fertilizing during winter months.
Propagation: Propagate through division or plantlets.
Pests and Diseases: Check for root rot, mealy bugs, and whitefly.
Angiosperm Latin Name: Dendrobium kingianum Common Name: Pink Rock Orchid Family: Orchidaceae Geographic Origin: Australia
Soil: Use orchid potting mix.
Temperature: Daytime temperatures should be between 75°-85°F and nighttime temperatures should be between 65°-75°F.
Light: This plant prefers full sun with partial shade.
Moisture: Soak plant in a bucket of water for one hour every week.
Fertilization: This plant should be fertilized every other week, alternating between fish and seaweed fertilizers.
Grooming: Repot every year or two.
Seasonal Care: Reduce watering and fertilizing during winter months.
Propagation: Propagate through division or plantlets.
Pests and diseases: Check for root rot, mealy bugs, and whitefly.
Angiosperm
Latin Name: Dendrobium ‘Wave King’ Common Name: Wave King Orchid Family: Orchidaceae Geographic Origin: South Asia
Soil: Use orchid potting mix.
Temperature: Daytime temperatures should be between 75°-85°F and nighttime temperatures should be between 65°-75°F.
Light: This plant prefers full sun with partial shade.
Moisture: Soak plant in a bucket of water for one hour every week.
Fertilization: This plant should be fertilized every other week, alternating between fish and seaweed fertilizers.
Grooming: Repot every year or two.
Seasonal Care: Reduce watering and fertilizing during winter months.
Propagation: Propagate through division or plantlets.
Pests and diseases: Check for root rot, mealy bugs, and whitefly.
Angiosperm
Latin Name: Phalaenopsis Common Name: Moth Orchid Family: Orchidaceae Geographic Origin: Southeast Asia
Soil: Use orchid potting mix.
Temperature: Daytime temperatures should be between 75°- 85°F and nighttime temperatures should be between 65°- 75°F.
Light: This plant prefers full sun with partial shade.
Moisture: Soak plant in a bucket of water for one hour every week.
Fertilization: This plant should be fertilized every other week, alternating between fish and seaweed fertilizers.
Grooming: Repot every year or two.
Seasonal Care: Reduce watering and fertilizing during winter months.
Propagation: Propagate through division or plantlets.
Pests and diseases: Check for root rot, mealybugs, and whitefly.
Angiosperm