Pleione limprichtii

Pests Pleione limprichtii : These plants are often infested by cochineal that can be eliminated by using mineral oil, paying attention to avoid to spray it on the flowers. A good growth prevent the emerging of rots.

continental : These plants shall be watered frequently to keep a constantly humid substrate. However avoid the water stagnation and decrease waterings in case of low temperatures.

alpine : Water The Pleione limprichtii very regularly, to maintain the soil always humid, but not soaked. During the coldest months water only if the soil dries out completely.

mediterranean : Waterings will be very regular, giving a good amount of water, to allow the soil to be constantly humid, avoiding to drench it completely. Decrease waterings in the cost season.

continental : Grow The Pleione limprichtii away from direct sunlight, in a semishady location.
The Pleione limprichtii does not tolerate temperatures below zero; therefore in autumn cover them with frost cloth, or replace them to a sheltered place if possible.

alpine : These plants like few hours a day of sunlight, therefore place them in a location where they are exposed to a filtered sunlight or that are shaded for few hours a day.
Avoid to expose The Pleione limprichtii to the frost; in autumn place them in a sheltered location or in the greenhouse or replace them in the house.

mediterranean : These plants need to be placed in semishady locations for most part of the day.
We suggest to grow The Pleione limprichtii in a sheltered place away from frost; it is also possible to cover the aerial part with frost cloth during winter.

Fertilize Pleione limprichtii : We suggest a regular fertilizing, every 15-20 days, from March to October, using a specific fertilizer for orchids. Fertilizings shall be suspended during bloom and during a possible rest period.