Cultural notes: Brisbane – October / November
WATER REQUIREMENTS |
FERTILISER REQUIREMENTS |
PEST CONTROL |
OTHER COMMENTS |
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CATTLEYA |
Water thoroughly |
Every week with high nitrogen fertilizer at half strength |
Check for insects, scale, rots etc. and spray as necessary
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Dampen floors regularly to increase humidity. Air circulation around plants is important |
DENDROBIUM |
Two to three times a |
Weekly with quarter strength low nitrogen, high PK fertilizer |
Do not use high nitrogen fertiliser | |
DENDROBIUM |
Two to three times a week in the mornings |
Weekly with quarter strength low nitrogen, high PK fertilizer | Water and gertilise regularly to maintain growth of new canes | |
PAPHIOPEDILUM |
Water every two to three days when days are hot. Water in mornings |
Every two weeks with high nitrogen fertilizer at half strength | Damp down floors around midday on hot days | |
PHALAENOPSIS |
Two to three times a week in the mornings |
Weekly with quarter strength low nitrogen, high PK fertilizer | Damp floors and under bench on hot days. Try to have leaves dry by nightfall | |
VANDACEOUS |
Water daily including root system. Try to avoid Water in crown of plant | Weekly with quarter strength low nitrogen, high PK fertilizer | Vandaceous orchids thrive on heat, humidty and good air circulation | |
GENERAL |
Most orchids are in active growth now, so will benefit from regular watering and fertilizing to optimize new growth. Overcrowding can result in spindly and sickly new growth which can start to rot |