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Originally Posted by dlkc
It is said to be blooming size.
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Yes, it is a blooming sized plant.
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Originally Posted by dlkc
It is potted in sandy soil and I was told to keep the bottom moist.
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In the wild, most of the water they get is coming from the bottom up. Remember, they grow alongside streams and near waterfalls at the drip zones (where stray water from the waterfalls drip down the rocks).
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Originally Posted by dlkc
The guy who was selling them says he normally grows in this medium.
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If he has success with it, then try it out and see how things go.
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Should I be OK with the changes in leaf color?
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I believe I mentioned that the plant normally has older leaves die back - so, I think it is ok.
Keep an eye on it to see if anything else drastic happens.
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Originally Posted by dlkc
Also, do these plants usually grow tall?
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With spike, they can range anywhere between 1' to 3' tall.
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This plant is a good 6 inches or so.
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That is a good sized plant, it has the potential to bloom.
I won't guarantee it'll bloom this season though...
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PS Should I fertilize it?
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Yes, but at 1/4 - 1/2 strength. The areas they come from are low in nitrogen and phosphorous. There is a good amount of potassium, but even that is not that high in concentration.
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Originally Posted by Wild Orchid
What an intriguing looking plant!
I'd love to learn how to care for it as well!
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They are beautiful flowers.
If you can keep these growing in cool - intermediate conditions, they will thrive.
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