Leptotes Bicolor

This species is native to Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay in mid elevation subtropical rainforests and coastal mountains grown in temperate to tropical climates. It has fragrant vanilla scented flowers.

Type: Species

Colour: White Pink

Fragrance: Yes

Plant Size: Blooming Size

Plant Stage: Matured 

Pot Type: Mounted

Pot Size: Mounted

Potting Media: NA

Growing Conditions: Cool to warm climate

Growing Level: Moderate

Note: Plant will be delivered without flowers / spikes / buds

Water: Water in the morning when the media is dry. Ensure there is moisture in the media and keep them from drying up. They don’t like their feet on water for a longer time period.

Light: Ensure a good dose of indirect sunlight. Ideally the early morning light is advisable.

Temperature: Warm to cool growing orchids with temperature between 21°C to 38°C suitable for growth. During fall, limited exposure to lower night time temperatures encourage growth of spikes. Higher temperature will encourage faster growth.

Humidity: Maintain humidity level of 60% - 80%. Regular watering in plants helps maintain the humidity and encourage growth. Good air circulation is a must.

Fertilizer: Weekly fertilizing required during active growth. In winter months, plants are fertilized twice a month.

Note: Never fertilize an orchid that is completely dry, because this can cause major damage to the roots.

Potting: It should be repotted in a small pot with coarse mix, which can hold moisture and maintain humidity. Mounting this orchid is preferred and should be kept hanging.

Water: Water in the morning when the media is dry. Ensure there is moisture in the media and keep them from drying up. They don’t like their feet on water for a longer time period.

Light: Ensure a good dose of indirect sunlight. Ideally the early morning light is advisable.

Temperature: Warm to cool growing orchids with temperature between 21°C to 38°C suitable for growth. During fall, limited exposure to lower night time temperatures encourage growth of spikes. Higher temperature will encourage faster growth.

Humidity: Maintain humidity level of 60% - 80%. Regular watering in plants helps maintain the humidity and encourage growth. Good air circulation is a must.

Fertilizer: Weekly fertilizing required during active growth. In winter months, plants are fertilized twice a month.

Note: Never fertilize an orchid that is completely dry, because this can cause major damage to the roots.

Potting: It should be repotted in a small pot with coarse mix, which can hold moisture and maintain humidity. Mounting this orchid is preferred and should be kept hanging.