Experience the charm of Rhyncattleanthe Chief Glory 'Red Ant', a delightful miniature orchid that boasts large, striking blooms on a compact plant. This orchid is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate beauty in a small package.
Features:
- Bloom Size: Despite its tiny stature, this plant produces impressively large blooms.
- Color: The flowers exhibit a vibrant, captivating red that will stand out in any collection.
Cultivation Tips:
Light:
- Partial Shade: This orchid thrives in partial shade. Aim for bright, indirect light to ensure optimal growth and blooming. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
Temperature:
- Warm: Maintain a warm environment for your Rhyncattleanthe Chief Glory 'Red Ant'. Ideal temperatures range from 70-85°F (21-29°C) during the day and 60-70°F (15-21°C) at night.
Watering:
- Regular, Dry Between: Water your orchid regularly, but allow the potting medium to dry out between waterings. This mimics its natural environment and helps prevent root rot. Typically, watering once a week is sufficient, but this can vary depending on your local climate and the potting medium used.
Additional Care Tips:
- Humidity: Maintain moderate to high humidity levels, around 50-70%. This can be achieved by placing a humidity tray under the plant or using a room humidifier.
- Fertilizing: Feed your orchid with a balanced orchid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season (spring and summer). Reduce feeding frequency to once a month during the rest period (fall and winter).
- Potting Medium: Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as a blend of bark, perlite, and charcoal, to provide adequate airflow to the roots.
- Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years, or when the potting medium breaks down, to ensure healthy root growth and prevent rot.
This is a blooming sze in a 4" pot, about 1 to 2 years to bloom, grown from seed, limited!
Bring home the Rhyncattleanthe Chief Glory 'Red Ant' and enjoy its spectacular blooms and compact elegance. This mini marvel is sure to become a favorite in your orchid collection!