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< Back Porpax Grandiflora Porpax Grandiflora is a mini-miniature sized, cool growing epiphyte with close set, discoid pseudobulbs enveloped by a fine net of fibers left from a disintegrating sheath and carrying 2, broadly ovate, acute leaves that blooms in the later spring on a short, 1 to 2, simultaneously flowered inflorescence. It produces red-colored closed type flowers. It has cute little plant with green tiny pseudobulbs covered in white netting. The Plants will grow a pair of new leaves come spring, and flower from those new leaves. CARE key GENUS PORPAX TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY VIETNAM ELEVATION 1000 to 1740 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 Javanica Phalaenopsis Javanica is a warm growing epiphyte species with many glossy, elliptic-obovate leaves tapering to the base and apically acute or obtuse. The shiny, fleshy leaves are 23 cm long. It blooms in the spring on a suberect, racemose, sometimes branching, to 25 cm long, rhachis fractiflex, few flowered inflorescence with triangular, acute-acuminate, concave floral bracts with fleshy, cupped flowers. The flowers are 2.5 cm in diameter, they smell of violets, they are fleshy, the flower has a bit bucket shape. CARE key GENUS PHALAENOPSIS TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY INDONESIA 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 Eria Densa Eria Densa is a species. It is also known as The Dense Eria. It is a medium-sized epiphyte species with tall, thick, cylindrical stems. The orchid features small, compact pseudobulbs that hold a rosette of narrow leaves. The leaves are typically dark green and can appear quite dense due to their arrangement. Eria densa blooms on upright inflorescences that emerge from the center of the pseudobulbs. They produce bunches of white flowers with a nice texture. It has cute lip, which give everyone an amazing appearance. CARE key GENUS ERIA TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY THAILAND ELEVATION 1300 to 2500 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 Amboinensis Phalaenopsis Amboinensis is a small sized, hot growing, epiphytic species with to 4, oblanceolate leaves. It blooms on a lateral, arching, 45 cm long, racemose or paniculate many flowered inflorescence with small bracts occuring in the late winter and early spring with long-lasting flowers. The petals of both whorls are slightly cup-shaped and have quite sharp tops, but usually they are wide enough to overlap at the base. The flowers are creamy, pale lemon-yellow or orange-yellow and have red-brown stripes. CARE key GENUS PHALAENOPSIS TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY INDONESIA ELEVATION 0 to 400 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 Rhynchovola David Sander Rhynchovola David Sander is a hybrid between Brassavola cucullata and Rhyncholaelia digbyana, that found in the West Indies, Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. It is considered a "primary hybrid" because it is a cross between two species. As might be expected with such a widely distributed species, it can be adapted to a wide range of cultural environments and generally, is easy to grow. It bears white-colored star-shaped cotton-like flowers with the fragrant at night same as their parentage. CARE key GENUS RHYNCHOVOLA TYPE PRIMARY HYBRID NATIVITY MEXICO ELEVATION 1800 - 3300 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 Echinolabium Bulbophyllum Echinolabium is also called The Bulbophyllum with the Hedge-Hog Shaped Lip. It is a medium sized, epiphytic species with a non-angular pseudobulb and carrying a single, apical, gradually narrowing below into the elongate petiolate base leaf. It has unpleasant smelling flowers, occurring in the spring and summer. The flowers are counted from the end of the dorsal petal to the ends of the side petals of the outer whorl. The petals of both whorls are pink, while the elongated, sharp tip is orange. CARE key GENUS BULBOPHYLLUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY INDONESIA ELEVATION 600 to 1200 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 Cattleya Aurantiaca Cattleya Aurantiaca is a compact, small to medium sized, cool to hot growing species. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves and blooms in late winter through early spring. It produces orange-colored, spotted flowers. The outer and inner whorls are almost the same size and shape, and the inner whorl flakes have a tendency to bend forward. The spotted lip is almost the same size and shape as the petals of the outer and inner whorls. Easy to grow and very colourful. This plant is also called Orange Cattleya. CARE key GENUS Cattleya TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY MEXICO ELEVATION 300 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 Laelia Purpurata Laelia Purpurata is also called the purple-stained Laelia. It is a medium, hot to cool growing epiphyte, which reaches a height of about 100 cm, with a single leaf, high in the canopy of wooded hillsides, with clavate, 60 cm in length pseudobulbs carrying a single, apical, oblong-ligulate, leathery, rounded at the apex, long and wide leaf. It blooms in the late spring through fall on a stout, long, raceme subtended by a large sheath with 3 to 7 long-lasting, fragrant, color variable flowers with an anise scent. CARE key GENUS LAELIA TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY BRAZIL ELEVATION 700 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 Wenzelii Dendrobium Wenzelii is also called Wenzel's Dendrochilum. It is a small to medium sized, hot to warm growing epiphytic species, which can reach the height of 40 cm, with tapered, long pseudobulbs carrying a single, apical, leathery, long and broad leaf. It blooms on a semi-arching inflorescence that is a new growth with 30 crowded flowers occurring in the late winter and early spring. The flowers can be greenish-yellow or red with a diameter of 1 cm. The lip is very small, trilobate, with ovate lateral lobes. CARE key GENUS DENDROBIUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY PHILIPPINES ELEVATION 500 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 Tetraspis Phalaenopsis Tetraspis is a medium sized, hot growing epiphyte with a short stem carrying obovate, shortly acute to obtuse, gradually narrowing below to the basally clasping, 30 cm long leaves. It needs a bright shade light level. The direct rays of the sun must be shielded. It blooms in spring on an arching, lateral, 30 cm long, racemose or paniculate, many flowered inflorescence with a fractiflex rachis that is longer than the leaves with small triangular, concave floral bracts, fleshy, glossy, fragrant flowers. CARE key GENUS PHALAENOPSIS TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY INDONESIA 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.

< Back Vanda Coerulescens Pink Vanda Coerulescens Pink is a small-sized epiphytic growing orchid species. Vanda Coerulescens Pink produces beautiful sprays of small pink-colored flowers. The petals and sepals are distinctively narrowed at the base. It has an amazing dark pink lip with yellow anther cap, which gives a classy look to the plant. The beautiful and long-lasting flowers have a pleasant fragrant which is reminiscent of grapes. The plant inflorescences can carry up to 15 flowers. The plant blooms in bloom in early spring . CARE key GENUS VANDA TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY THAILAND ELEVATION 0 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 Cattleya Maxima var Coerulea Cattleya Maxima var Coerulea is a species. It is also called a Christmas flower. That species produces light blue-colored flowers with a unique texture, and it is one of the most beautiful forms of this species. It has a funnel-like, blue-colored lip with red stripes, giving the plant a classy appearance. It produces fragrant flowers. This plant blooms in summer, fall season. This plant possesses the ability to adapt to many climates and, therefore, can be cultivated in a diversity of environments. CARE key GENUS CATTLEYA TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY VENEZUELA ELEVATION 0 to 3500 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 Hercoglossum Dendrobium Hercoglossum is also called Callista annamensis. It is an epiphytic orchid species and it has pseudobulbs – swollen, stem-like structures. The pseudobulbs are often clustered along a creeping or ascending rhizome. The orchid plants typically grow in clusters and have a striking appearance. The flowers are quite large and often include shades of pink, purple, or lavender. The lip of the flower is often the most distinctive feature, with intricate markings and patterns that make it stand out. CARE key GENUS DENDROBIUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY THAILAND ELEVATION 50 to 1200 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 Miltonia Spectabilis Var. Alba Miltonia spectabilis Var. Alba is a medium sized, warm to cool growing epiphyte, that has ovate-oblong, long pseudobulbs carrying 2 apical, long leaves. It blooms in the summer and fall on a racemose, erect or arching, single flowered inflorescence arising with a new pseudobulb growth and subtended by imbricating sheaths and bracts that completely cover the ovary. The flowers are about 7.5 cm in diameter and last about a month, and sometimes longer as long as the plants are kept in a cool and poorly lit place. CARE key GENUS MILTONIA TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY BRAZIL ELEVATION 0 to 800 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 Pteroceras Semiteretifolium Pteroceras Semiteretifolium is a cool growing, miniature, monopodial epiphyte with small, narrow-lanceolate leaves that have a pale-green color and are narrowed to form sharp tips. It blooms on multiple, single flowered inflorescence that carry a single a beautiful, fragrant flower that can occur at any time of the year. The white flowers are 1.6-2 cm in diameter and the petals of both whorls are widely spread. The lip has a rather long, narrow stem at the base, which expands violently into a kind of apical pocket. CARE key GENUS PTEROCERAS TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY VIETNAM 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 Dendrobium Aphyllum Dendrobium Aphyllum, commonly known as the hooded orchid. It is attractive and easily cultivated and has long, pendulous stems that become leafless in the resting period and, for a few weeks during the spring. It carries numerous, pinkish violet, fragrant flowers with a pale yellow or whitish lip. It is an epiphytic orchid and sometimes lithophytic with clustered, cane-like, overhanging to pendulous stems of 20–200 cm long. The leaves are 3–10 cm long, 1–3 cm wide and deciduous after one growing season. CARE key GENUS DENDROBIUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY BANGLADESH ELEVATION 100 - 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 Dendrobium Chrysotoxum Dendrobium Chrysotoxum is a small sized, cool to warm growing epiphyte species, which can reach the height of 10-30 cm, with clustered, clavate or fusiform, to 30 cm long, many angled, apically thickened pseudobulbs enveloped by many white, membraneous sheaths carrying 2 to 3 , towards the apex, oblong to lanceolate. Dendrobium chrysotoxum is widely distributed in Southeast Asia. Natural habitats extend from the Sikkim region in India through Thailand, Vietnam and Laos to the Yunnan Province in southwestern China. CARE key GENUS DENDROBIUM TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY MALAYSIA ELEVATION 400 - 1620 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 Laelia Perrinii Laelia Perrinii is also called Perrin's Laelia. It is a medium-sized, warm-growing, epiphytic species of orchid with ovoid-ellipsoid to clavate, up to 30 cm long pseudobulbs that are enveloped basally by scarious sheaths and carrying a single, leathery leaf that is rounded at the apex. This plant blooms from late summer through the winter. It produces lavender-purple colored star-shaped flowers, and it has a distinctive white throat lip. The petals are broad toward the tips and form flat, long-lasting flowers. CARE key GENUS LAELIA TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY BRAZIL ELEVATION 700 to 900 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 Cattleya Mossiae Cattleya Mossiae is a medium sized, epiphyte species. The flowers are fragrant, colored from lilac-amethyst to purple-pink. Sepals elongated-lanceolate. The lateral sepals are somewhat shorter and resemble a sickle in shape. The petals are ovate, with their backs bent at the ends, and wavy along the edge. The lip is elliptical in shape, twisted into a tube around the column, its anterior part broad with an intense purple spot on the end, very often has a marble color, wavy along the rim, and inside the lip yellow. CARE key GENUS CATTLEYA TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY VENEZUELA ELEVATION 800 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 Coelogyne Viscosa Coelogyne Viscosa is a medium sized, warm growing epiphyte or lithophyte species with clustered, grooved, glossy pseudobulbs carrying 2, lanceolate, finely nerved, acute leaves with a grooved petiolate base that blooms on an erect, few-flowered inflorescence with deciduous floral bracts and carries simultaneously opening, fragrant flowers and arises from a newly developing pseudobulb in the winter. It produces crystalline white flowers with a white, yellow, and burnt orange lip with brown stripes. CARE key GENUS Coelogyne TYPE SPECIES NATIVITY CHINA ELEVATION 700 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.