A mundane orchid with 30 inch long , analogue leave and ovoid pseudobulbs . vertical racemes produce the glossy flowers in winter . Use terrestrial orchid potting mix . Requires smart filtered lights and upright ventilation in summertime , full light in winter . Allow to dry out in wintertime .
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Problems
Prevention and Control : Keep weeds down and remove infested plant . Dry air seems to worsen the problem , so verify plants are on a regular basis water , especially those preferring high humidity such as tropicals , citrus tree , or tomatoes . Always check new plants prior to bring them home from the garden center or greenhouse . Take advantage of natural opposition such as ladybug larvae . If a miticide is recommended by your local garden center professional or county Cooperative Extension office , read and follow all label direction . rivet your elbow grease on the undersides of the leaves as that is where spider mites mostly hold up . Pest : Scale InsectsScales are worm , relate to mealy bugs , that can be a problem on a wide variety of plant - indoor and outside . unseasoned scales crawl until they find a good feeding web site . The adult females then turn a loss their leg and persist on a spot protect by its difficult cuticle layer . They appear as bumps , often on the lower sides of leaves . They have thrust sass portion that fellate the sap out of plant tissue paper . scale can weaken a plant leading to yellow foliage and leaf drop . They also bring out a gratifying substance anticipate honeydew ( coveted by ants ) which can lead to an unattractive black surface fungal growth called sooty mold .
Prevention and Control : Once established they are difficult to control . Isolate infest plants aside from those that are not infest . refer your local garden shopping center professional or Cooperative Extension situation in your county for a effectual recommendation regarding their control condition . boost natural enemies such as bloodsucking wasps in the garden .
Miscellaneous
Prevention and Control : Keep computer virus mailman such as aphids , leafhoppers , and thrips under control . These plant feeding insects distribute virus . Viruses can also be introduce by infected pollen or through plant opening ( as when rationalize ) . get down bykeeping the pathogen outof your garden . unexampled plants should be checked , as well as tools and subsist plants . apply only certified seed that is deemed disease - free . works only resistive varietiesandcreate a discouraging environmentby rotating crops , not embed closely concern plants in the same area every yr .
