Pleione limprichtii

Treatments Pleione limprichtii : Avoid to grow orchids in stagnating water; the foliage can occasionally be infested by the cochineal, which is eliminated by using mineral oil.

continental : Water The Pleione limprichtii very regularly, trying to maintain the soil always a little humid, but not soaked or with stagnating water. Remember to increase waterings during the most luxuriant vegetative period, from March until October, and to decrease watering when the cold period starts.

alpine : We remind to water The Pleione limprichtii very often, specially in summer; the soil shall be maintained humid constantly, but not soaked. During the cold season we can decrease waterings, but avoid the soil to dry out completely for too long periods.

mediterranean : Water The Pleione limprichtii very regularly, allowing the substrate to be constantly humid; increase waterings specially in summer, and decrease them in winter. Remember that these plants suffer from drought, specially in case of long duration drought.

continental : The Pleione limprichtii prefers to be grown in half-darkness.
They suffer from frost; therefore it is advisable to grow them in a pot, to be able to replace them in a sheltered place in winter; alternatively we can cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

alpine : It prefers semishady locations, where it can receive few hours a day of sunlight.
These plants do not tolerate cold; therefore in autumn replace them in the apartment or in the hothouse.

mediterranean : We suggest to place these plants in a semishady location for a balanced growth.
The Pleione limprichtii can be damaged also by slight frosts, therefore place them in a sheltered location, or cover them with frost cloth in winter.

Fertilization Pleione limprichtii : Orchids need a specific fertilizer, to be given only during the vegetative period; avoid fertilizings during bloom and during a possible rest period. Remember to avoid orchids to be in contact with the fertilizing solution too long.