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Orchid care

14 years ago

Just brought an Orchid home from a trip to Hawaii very small in a 2" pot. Instructions say to water every other day but that seems like much. I did water it when we returned last Sunday and still feels wet to the touch. We have it in our bathroom for the humidity any help would be appreciated.

thanks

Saturn

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arthurm
14 years ago
You need to tell the readers here what sort of orchid you have as care varies according to the type. Does the plant come with a name tag in the pot?
saturn1956
Original Author
14 years ago
It is an Akatsuka Orchid. Den. Red Emperor Prince
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saturn1956
Original Author
14 years ago
Celebration Orchid
arthurm
14 years ago
Den. Red Emperor 'Prince' is a "nobile,softcane" Dendrobium Hybrid. Search the net for complete cultivation notes relevant to your climate zone.

If you need more info. read past threads on Nobile dendrobium culture here by using the search box and if still puzzled ask more questions.

Good luck with your orchid.

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