Prosthechea chacoensis x sib 4in

Prosthechea (Encyclia) chacoensis is a species native to Mexico. Produces white upside-down flowers with a shell-shaped lip. Spicy sweet fragrance with long lasting white blooms that emerge from the tops of the pseudobulbs. 

PROSTHECHEA CARE:

Potting mix: Medium-coarse bark and lava rocks, mounted, or in a Vanda box/aerated pot. Can be grown topped with moss. These do not like to be moved but can't stagnate.

Light: Bright indirect - partial direct light. Place within 3 feet of a window or plant light. Likes a lot of light. Protect leaves from direct sun exposure that exceeds 4 hours.

Water: Water in hot months when media is fully dry. Be careful not to overwater if grown potted. Will not tolerate over watering. Similar watering to Cattleya.

Temp: Intermediate-warm (55F min night, 90F max day).

Humidity: 30-60%, tolerant of low humidity.

Fertilizing: Heavy feeding Spring-Summer. 1/2-1/4 strength urea-free fertilizer, every other watering as new roots and leaves emerge. Decrease or stop in winter as growth slows. Flush the pot with clean tap water once monthly to remove mineral build up.

Photo credit: Andy's orchids