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It is advisable to position this plant in a partially shady place, where it is exposed to direct sunlight only during the coolest hours of the day. Let's locate the plants so that they can enjoy a good diffused brightness, but someplace where they are not directly hit by solar rays.These plants don't like cold weather, therefore in the Spring it is best to set them outside only when the temperatures are above 15°C.
Generalities Ascocentrum
These plants have a pendolous deportment. The Ascocentrum Is medium in size; in winter it assumes a purplered colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round. The Ascocentrum has a shrub- like development.
Fertilization Ascocentrum
We suggest fertilizing periodically, every 20-25 days, using a specific fertilizer for orchids, to add to the irrigating water. Let’s avoid using fertilizers during the flowering period and leaving the fertilizer in direct contact with the roots.
Watering Ascocentrum
During this period of the year the The Ascocentrum needs regular watering, which should be done letting the soil dry between one watering and the other; let’s irrigate every 1-2 weeks with about 1-2 glasses of water . Watering by immersion is suggested for orchids: it consists in soaking the containers in water up to the edge, when the soil is moist let's take out the vases and let the excess water drain before putting them back in place.
Treatments Ascocentrum
An insecticide treatment should be applied only if damaging insects have been seen on the plant; vaporizing the product we avoid spraying it on the flowers.
Soil Ascocentrum
These orchids prefer slightly humid soils.
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Notes - Ascocentrum
When wanted we can grow these plants in a vase. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.
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