Planting and Growing butterfly orchid
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Information to be completed |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water butterfly orchid?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for butterfly orchid?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for butterfly orchid?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for butterfly orchid?
- Soil type
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- Soil pH
- Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for butterfly orchid?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize butterfly orchid?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune butterfly orchid?
No pruning required. Do not remove flowering stems, as they will re-flower if left undisturbed.
Learn more →How to Propagate butterfly orchid?
Propagation by seed is only possible in a controlled laboratory environment. Mature plants may be divided when the plant overgrows its container. Each division should have at least 3 older pseudobulbs with a sufficient amount of stored energy and water, to support new growth and reduce stress after repotting.
Learn more →How to Transplant butterfly orchid?
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Learn more →How to Care for butterfly orchid in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant butterfly orchid?
Grow in an open bark-based orchid compost with addition of perlite, sphagnum moss or coir. Provide enough bright filtered light, but keep away from direct sunlight or a heating source. Ideal temperatures are around minimum 14°C at night and up to maximum 30 °C during day. Water regularly, when the pot feels light when lifted. Ensure that all water drains away, preventing the plant sitting wet. Orchid fertiliser can be applied regularly throughout the growing season. Reduce watering and feeding in winter months. For more notes on cultivation, see oncidium orchid (warm) cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot butterfly orchid?
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Learn more →How to Harvest butterfly orchid?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free. Poor air movement may cause bacterial or fungal rots. Good hygiene practice and sterilising cutting tools prevent the spread of virus diseases.
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, aphids and scale insects.
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of butterfly orchid
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling