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10 - 4th ST N
(Central Ave & 4th St)
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 823-1414
1-800-992-2370
info@greenbench.com
Orchid Care
| ORCHIDS | PHALAENOPSIS | DENDROBIUM | ONCIDIUM | CYMBIDIUM | CATTLEYA | COLMANARA |
| Light | Bright light, never direct sun. 70-85% shade. | Strong indirect light. 25-50% shade while growing and 50-75% while plant is resting. | Bright indirect sun. 20-60% shade. | Strong indirect sun in summer. 25-50% shade. Bright indirect light in winter. | Strong but not direct sun. 50-70% shade. | Bright indirect sun. 20-60% shade. |
| Temperature | 70-90 F. days 60-70 F. nights |
65-95 F. days 45-60 F. nights |
85 F. days 60 F. nights |
70-85 F. days 55 F. nights (Autumn nights to 45 F. to induce blooms) |
70-85 F. days 55-60 F. nights |
85 F. days 60 F. nights |
| Water | Do not let dry out. Drainage is important. | Water more often during the growing cycle. Water less when plants are resting (winter). | Frequent when active. Less during winter months. | Keep moist in summer, somewhat dry between waterings in winter. Do not mist flowers. | Allow to dry between waterings. | Frequent when active. Less during winter months. |
| Fertilizer | Use at least twice per month. | Use at least twice per month. | Use at least twice per month. | Use at least twice per month. | Use at least twice per month. | Use at least twice per month. |