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Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)
Yes, it can. You need to balance gas exchange with water.
I don't see a big problem with desiccation. That will resolve itself if they are grown correctly.
Do not water these kinds of orchids too much or they will start dropping leaves like crazy, and when they do, they will be extremely difficult to recover.
It takes 1 year for 1 - 2 leaves to grow out to maturity.
The roots need to dry out completely between waterings.
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I have occasionally been able to get away with watering Papilionanthe vandarum once or twice a week during times when I'm exhausted or too busy to keep up.
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If you tend to be heavy on the waterings, switch to large grade bark with net pots.
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All right I’ll buy a smaller pot. I just bought FEED ME! Low P-K Orchid Fertilizer and will water every 2-3 days
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