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< Back Dendrobium Scabrilingue Dendrobium Scabrilingue is a small sized, warm to cool growing species, which reaching 15-30 cm in size, with tufted, fusiform or swollen towards the apex, 10 noded, 15-30 cm long stems carrying 4 to 6 leaf sheaths covered with black hairs and carrying persistent, ligulate or oblong-linear, obscurely bilobed apically, 6-10 cm long leaves. These orchids are usually found in uplands, at heights of 600-1220 m. In Myanmar, they grow near Moulmein in the region of Tenesserim and along the Salween River. CARE key GENUS DENDROBIUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY MYANMAR ELEVATION 600 - 1220 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Coelogyne Pandurata Coelogyne Pandurata also called The Lute-Shaped Coelogyne, is a species of the genus Coelogyne. Coelogyne pandurata were found in Malaya, Sumatra, Borneo and the Philippines - on the islands of Mindanao, Luzon and Samar. They usually grow on old trees near rivers, near the coast, or on hot, humid, and swampy lowlands. It is a large-sized, hot growing epiphyte found on large trees near rivers or terrestrial with well-spaced, strongly compressed, sulcate pseudobulb carrying 2, apical, leaves with a stout petiole. CARE key GENUS COELOGYNE TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY PHILIPPINES ELEVATION 0 - 88 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Angreacum Prestans Angraecum Praestans is also called The Outstanding Angraecum. Angraecum Praestans is a small to just medium sized, hot growing, monopodial epiphyte with a robust stem carrying leathery, stiff, sickle to falcate shaped, unequally bilobed apically leaves. The Outstanding Angraecum blooms in the spring through fall on a lax, axillary, 15 to 20 cm long, 8 to 10 flowered inflorescence with deltoid bracts. The flowers are large, greenish white with the sepals and petals greenish yellow, spur pale green. CARE key GENUS ANGREACUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY MADAGASCAR ELEVATION 0 to 820 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Cymbidium Little Black Sambo 'Black Magic' Cymbidium Little Black Sambo 'Black Magic' is a hybrid between two Australian species, Cymbidium Canaliculatum and Cymbidium Madidum. A very fine plant with beautiful growth habit and lots of dark reddish-black flowers. It is a very hardy plant and can tolerate dryness at the roots and a wide range of temperatures. This is a fairly large plant. A beautiful plant with very dark (almost black) miniature flowers. It can produce 55 to 85 flowers on a on a pendant spike. Keep bright, warm and fairly dry in the winter. CARE key GENUS CYMBIDIUM TYPE PRIMARY HYBRID NATIVITY CHINA ELEVATION 1200 - 1900 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Bulbophyllum Antenniferum Bulbophyllum Antenniferum is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum.It is a miniature to small sized, hot to cool growing epiphyte on tree trunks or on the rocks with 1.5 cm between each obtuse angled, ovoid pseudobulb carrying a single, flat, rigid, thick, lanceolate, coriaceous, petiolate leaf that blooms on a 18 cm long, erect, single flowered inflorescence enveloped by a basal sheathing bract. The flowers are held on single-flowered inflorescences and measure between 45 - 85 mm long. CARE key GENUS BULBOPHYLLUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY THAILAND ELEVATION 300 to 1500 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Geodorum Recurvum Geodorum Recurvum is a species. It is also known as the Bent Geodorum. It is a small-sized, hot-to-warm-growing terrestrial species orchid. The petiole that blooms in the late winter and spring on a basal is erect and then sharply curved. It produces a massive white-colored flower, and the sepals and petals are similar in size and shape. It has a curved yellow with a purple-colored lip and these bunches of blooms are like-bell-shaped or tube-shaped flowers, which give a gorgeous look to the plant. CARE key GENUS GEODORUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY THAILAND ELEVATION 0 to 700 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Phalaenopsis Mariae Phalaenopsis Mariae is a small-sized, epiphytic species orchid with short stems that are enveloped by imbricating leaf bases. The leaves are more than long and wide, oblong-ligulate to obovate-ligulate, fleshy, deflexed, or obtuse. It blooms at any time of the year from the lateral, long, racemose, or paniculate, few to many flowered inflorescences with small, triangular-ovate bracts. The flowers are 4-5 cm in diameter, often scented, sepals and petals are white or white-cream, sometimes with a suffusion of green. CARE key GENUS PHALAENOPSIS TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY PHILIPPINES ELEVATION 0 to 600 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Catasetum Tenebrosum Catasetum Tenebrosum is a species. It is also known as The Dark-Brown Catasetum. It is a medium-sized, warm- to cool-growing epiphytic species. It produces fragrant flowers. The flowers have petals on both chocolate-colored whorls that are a dark brownish-purple, and the lip has a bright ivory colored with greenish tints. The dorsal petal and inner whorl petals are straightened, although the inner whorl flakes are slightly spread out and cover the spine flap, which is visible only from the front. CARE key GENUS CATASETUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY PERU ELEVATION 500 to 1800 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Dendrobium Pop Eye Dendrobium Pop Eye is a beautiful hybrid between Dendrobium Nopporn White and Dendrobium Walter Oumae. An easy bloomer, has a very special shape and pattern in a pretty pink color. Dendrobiums need lots of light, but not direct sun. Many Dendrobium are deciduous and will drop their leaves before the onset of winter. When repotting your Dendrobium during the active growing season, do not water the media for at least 3 days. Do not remove leafless Dendrobium canes, as they will continue to bloom in the future. CARE key GENUS DENDROBIUM TYPE HYBRID NATIVITY THAILAND ELEVATION 0 to 1000 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Dendrobium Mentor Dendrobium Mentor is a heavy fragrance primary hybrid. Semi-deciduous, new growth has leaves while older growths drop their leaves, usually prior to blooming. These plants re-bloom annually from their older canes. Originally it was described as a cross between Dendrobium anosmum and Dendrobium primulinum. The plant I have is from a recent crossing. Both species are highly variable with many varieties. The flowers that resembled primulinum had a sweet fragrance with a distinct “smokey” Fragrance. CARE key GENUS DENDROBIUM TYPE PRIMARY HYBRID NATIVITY MALAYSIA ELEVATION 1450 - 1700 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Bulbophyllum Plumatum Bulbophyllum Plumatum is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum. A delightful species, it is exotically beautiful in both foliage and blooms. It is a mini-miniature-sized, epiphyte of 2 to 3 cm between each, obliquely ovoid, quadrangular with concave sides, pseudobulbs and carrying a single, lanceolate, narrowing into a very short petiolate base leaf that blooms in the summer on an ascending, slender, terete, long, apically thicker, 4 flowered, umbelliform inflorescence that is held at the leaf height. CARE key GENUS BULBOPHYLLUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY MALAYSIA ELEVATION 1000 to 1500 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Epicatanthe Hsiang Yu Gold Coast Epicatanthe Hsiang Yu Gold Coast, a very compact grower, can flower twice a year, producing a fragrant and long-lasting brilliant bunch of flowers. It is a hybrid between Cattlianthe Oliver and Epidendrum Stamfordianum. It tolerates higher temperatures and is an easy bloomer. The contrast of colors is brilliant and very striking! impossible to resist while in bloom. It looks like a mini-Catt until it blooms, then it produces nice clusters of 1 or 1 1/2" flowers that last a long time. It has yellow lip with red spots. CARE key GENUS EPICATANTHE TYPE HYBRID NATIVITY THAILAND ELEVATION 200 to 1500 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Peristeria Elata - "Dove Orchid" Peristeria Elata 'Dove orchid' is also called Holy Ghost orchid. It is a large-sized, warm to hot growing terrestrial or lithophytic orchid with ovoid or conical, up to 12 cm long, elongated pseudobulbs that are enveloped basally by imbricate, papery sheaths with the upper 2 being leaf-bearing. The leaves are 3 to 5, up to 1 m long and 15 cm wide, apical, plicate, broadly lanceolate to elliptic, acute or acuminate, gradually narrowing below into the conduplicate short petiolate base. It blooms in summer rigidly. CARE key GENUS PERISTERIA TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY PANAMA ELEVATION 100 to 700 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Dendrobium Aphyllum Trilabelo "Shining Pink" Dendrobium Aphyllum Trilabelo "Shining Pink" is a species. It is attractive and easily cultivated and has long, pendulous stems that become leafless. It has cute feather-like pink splashed white-colored flowers with an amazing texture, which gives a classy look to the plant. It blooms in spring, with lots of sweet fragrance flowers. The lip is trumpet-shaped, variable in width, pale yellow or less often white and whitish at the base, with dark violet branching veins inside the tube-shaped part. CARE key GENUS DENDROBIUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY SOUTH AFRICA ELEVATION 100 - 1700 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Ascofinetia Peaches Ascofinetia Peaches is a primary hybrid between Neofinetia Falcata and Ascocentrum Curvifolium. It produces amazing flowers with magenta spikes and orange color on the spurs and tips of the petals. It has a cute pink-colored lip with an attractive fragrance, especially at night. Plants should be grown in media that is well drained such as tree fern fibers, several pieces of coarse fir bark, or sphagnum moss. Water plants regularly. These make nice compact full specimen plants and are easy to grow. CARE key GENUS ASCOFINETIA TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY JAPAN ELEVATION 600 to 1800 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Bulbophyllum Elizabeth Ann 'Buckleberry' Bulbophyllum Elizabeth Ann 'Buckleberry' is a primary hybrid between Bulbophyllum Longissimum and Rothschildianum. It produces a fantastic long-drooping dozen flowers with good coloration and gorgeous look, making up an inflorescence that hangs from a long stem. Each flower includes two sepals that have fused together that look like a tail, an erect hairy sepal on the top of the flower, two small petals on either side of the column that hold a pink lip that serves as a landing pad for the plant. CARE key GENUS BULBOPHYLLUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY UK ELEVATION 1200 to 1400 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Vanda Mariae Vanda Mariae is a species that produces pale yellow-colored strongly overlaid with red brown, with stronger red brown tessellation. Dorsal sepal spathulate, clawed, yellow, tessellated with red brown distally, spotted red brown basally, the margins clear yellow. Lateral sepals are spathulate, clawed, yellow, heavily overlaid with red-brown tessellations, the margins clear yellow. Petals are clawed, spathulate, obtuse, entire, yellow, tessellated and spotted with red-brown, the margins clear yellow. CARE key GENUS VANDA TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY PHILIPPINES ELEVATION 500 to 1600 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Trigonidium Seemannii Trigonidium Seemannii is a species that produces clustered pseudobulbs with ovoid-shaped flowers. Its flowers are long and bell-shaped. Its pseudobulbs are cylindrical or ovoid with overlapping sheathes at their base and one or two leaves at their apex. The inflorescences of the genus are basal, erect, and single flowered, with the flower usually as long or longer than the leaves. The flowers are tubular at the base with sepals spreading. The sepals are larger than the petals and the petals are larger than the lip. CARE key GENUS TRIGONIDIUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY COLOMBIA ELEVATION 0 - 1000 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Epicranthes Haniffii Epicranthes Haniffii is a species. It's also called Haniff's Bulbophyllum. It is a miniature to small-sized, warm to cool-growing, creeping epiphyte species with a branching, pendant rhizome; each small ovate pseudobulb is partially enveloped basally by an acuminate sheath and carries a single, apical, elliptic, acute basally conduplicate leaf into the short petiole leaf. This plant blooms in the summer. It produces maroon-colored, glossy, and short-lived exotic flowers. It has a cute maroon-colored hairy lip. CARE key GENUS EPICRANTHES TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY MYANMAR ELEVATION 800 to 1700 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.

< Back Bulbophyllum Lindleyanum Bulbophyllum Lindleyanum is a small sized, warm to cool growing epiphyte with small, clustered, depressed ovoid to globose pseudobulbs carrying a single, apical, oblong-lanceolate, acute leaf and blooms in the winter on a recurved, peduncle erect to patent, provided with 6 bracts, rachis nodding, not thickened, hispid with short hairs, 11 to 28 cm long overall, successively many, 9 to 25 flowered inflorescence with ovate, acuminate, longer than the ovary floral bracts and carries small, tomentose flowers. CARE key GENUS BULBOPHYLLUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY THAILAND ELEVATION 0 to 100 M DECODING FOOT CANDLES(fc): A foot-candle, is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. Rather than measuring the amount of light that leaves a light source (lumen output), foot-candle measurements focus on the amount of light that reaches a surface area. Well, lets not get too much technical. ​ Let's understand it quickly with some comparisons, ​ Typical foot-candle reading for unobstructed sunlight - 10,000 fc ( imagine you are at the beach under clear sky ) Sunshine on a cloudy day - 100 fc ( imagine a day when you feel its about to rain but there is diffused sunshine ) Residential space (living) - 5-40 fc ( when your doors and windows are shut as you are using air conditioner ) ​ That means, when we use a 50% shade net under the clear sky conditions, it is around 5000 fc that the surface receives. Under all weather conditions the 50% shade net on an average will allow 2500 - 3000 fc to fall on a square-foot of surface area. ​ And for those who have a lux meter (light meter) at home, remember that One foot-candle equals 10.76 lumens/lux. ​ UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative humidity is the ratio of how much water vapour is in the air and how much water vapour the air could potentially contain at a given temperature. It varies with the temperature of the air: colder air can hold less vapour. So changing the temperature of air can change the relative humidity. ​ Relative humidity is normally expressed as a percentage; a higher percentage means that the air–water mixture is more humid. At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated. ​ Relative humidity only considers the invisible water vapour. Mists, clouds, fogs and aerosols of water do not count towards the measure of relative humidity of the air. IMPORTANT NOTE: The factual information given on dynamic variable such as watering is irrespective of the media used for planting the orchid. That is, Imagine that the watering frequency given above is for a bare rooted specimen of this variety. Therefore, this watering frequency varies and has to be followed in accordance with the media used. More the quick drying tendency of the media more frequent the watering shall be. For example, charcoal/wood dries quicker than coconut husk/sphagnum Moss. The elevation (above sea level) provided is to understand the level of Humidity available at the original natural habitat of the particular Species or Hybrid. Generally, higher the altitude, lesser will be the natural levels of relative humidity available for your plant to utilise. Thus, there might be a need to improve humidity artificially. The best things about orchids are, these wonders are capable of adapting to any extreme changes in weather conditions provided their time, energy and initial support to assimilate to the new growing conditions. Thus there is no universal care guide for Orchid care. Their potency cannot be contained within these generalisations and the factual information. But we hope these details help you understand the basic requirements and natural demand of a particular Species or Hybrid. << Previous Next >> DISCLAIMER Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner. ​ © Guna Orchids [2019-2022]. All Rights Reserved.