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.  

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