Bletilla striata - Urn orchid

continental : Watering occurs only when there are long periods of drought or when the ground is very dry, using 625-626 glasses of water; during this period of the year usually watering once every 1-2 weeks can be enough if the weather is mild.

alpine : During this period of the year it’s not necessary to water the the Bletilla striata too often; usually watering should be done every 2-3 weeks with 624-625 glasses of water, but only if the soil is dry. We suggest watering only during periods with a mild climate.

mediterranean : Let’s water not too frequently, but regularly using 626-627 glasses of water, when the soil is clearly dry. During this period of the year watering every 0-1 weeks can be enough, but only during the milder days.

continental : The Bletilla striata can bear some hours during the day of direct sunlight, but it is best to locate it in a partially shady place.
Avoid temperatures before 10-15°C; during the winter it’s best to move these plants in the apartment.

alpine : A partially shaded place is advisable, where the the Bletilla striata is exposed to direct solar rays only for a few hours daily.
We advise cultivating the the Bletilla striata in the apartment because it can’t stand the cold; it needs minimum temperatures above 12-15°C.

mediterranean : Locate this plant in a partially shady place, directly exposed to solar rays for a few hours a day.
The Bletilla striata can’t stand the cold, therefore during the winter months it is placed in the apartment, with minimum temperatures above 15°C.

Fertilize Bletilla striata : In the winter it’s not necessary to fertilize orchids.

Pests Bletilla striata : During cold months parasites are unlikely to develop; if necessary apply a mineral oil treatment against cochineals.