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Chinese Orchid

Family: Orchidaceae
Plant type:Rhizome
Planting Size:30cm tall x 20cm wide
Depth and Spacing:Plant crown just below soil level 20cm apart.
Soil: Moist, well drained, humus-rich soil.
Aspect:Full sun to semi-shade.
Watering:Water freely in summer, but keep dry in winter.
Fertilising:Apply a quarter strength balanced liquid fertiliser with ever third watering.
Climatic Tolerances: Cool to sub-tropical. A frost tender Orchid.
Flowering time:Late spring.

Last Reviewed: 13/02/2004 11:30:33 AM
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