Hormidium

Family. Orchidaceae.

Description. The evergreen orchid is an epiphyte with small ovoid pseudobulbs. The leaves are green, lanceolate, up to 30 cm long, appearing from the top of the pseudobulbs. The peduncles are leafless, vertical, at the top there are several small flowers with a diameter of 5 - 8 cm, with a pleasant aroma. 

Height. 15 - 25 cm.

Care at home

Temperature conditions

Hormidium requires rather cool keeping at a temperature of 16 - 20 ° C, at night the temperature should be reduced slightly. 

Lighting

In a very bright place, but preferably out of direct sunlight. When there is insufficient lighting, they bloom reluctantly. Additional lighting is possible in winter.

Care

Cultivated in a greenhouse or in a “tropical” window flower garden.

Substrate for orchids

Well-drained soils, fern fibers, pine bark, sphagnum.

Feeding

During the growing season, use fertilizer in half the concentration.

Purpose

They look very good in hanging baskets, the flowers are used for cutting, as they do not lose their attractiveness for a long time in water.

Flowering time

From June to September, it can bloom 2 or 3 times a year, under good conditions. Bright light and cool nights promote flowering.

Air humidity

Ochides like well-ventilated rooms and fairly high air humidity - 50 - 80 percent. You can put the pot in a tray with wet pebbles; be sure to spray it daily, especially the aerial roots.

Water orchids at home

Maintain moderate humidity by watering with soft water. Under no circumstances should the earthen ball be allowed to dry out.

Transfer

As needed. When replanting, it is very important not to damage the delicate root system. Good drainage is necessary.

Reproduction

Reproduction can mainly be carried out by specialists. Hormidium is propagated by stem cuttings, which are separated from the plant with a sterile instrument and transplanted into moist, well-drained soil, preferably with the use of growth hormones.

Pests and diseases

Problems are usually related to insufficient light and humidity or improper watering.

Try to keep the roots moist at all times, but not soggy, which leads to root rot.

Brown spots on the leaves may be sunburn or, more likely, a disease called leaf spot.

The main pest of the plant is the spider mite.