Orchid of the Month
last month: Paphiopedilum stonei
Tolumnia (Equitant Oncidiums)
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The original home of these orchids are the Caribbean islands. They are warm growers and love high humidity. The plants are small, usually epiphytic, with small or absent pseudobulbs completely covered by leaves, which are triangular or circular in cross section and overlap each other at base to resemble a fan.
Blooming season: Inflorescence are on new or older mature growth with blooms produced 2 -3 times a year.
Light: Partial shade to bright light.
Height: 6 - 11 inches
Habitat: Good airflow, warmth (80 to 85 F during the day and 65 to 70 F during the night) and humidity above 60%. Water plant when mix drys. During the winter give plants a slight dryout between waterings. Water approximately once a week.
Photos Jeanne Kahan
