How to care for Cyanea fasciata
This article answers questions on how to care for Cyanea fasciata and introduces its care, along with the care of the butterfly orchid. Cyanea fasciata features leaves with alternating stripes of wine red and cream, resembling a spider in appearance. Placed with other small, leafy plants that prefer full or half-day sun, it easily becomes a visual focus. Adult Cyanea fasciata may bloom small white flowers in summer.
The optimal growing temperature for Cyanea fasciata is between 16-27 degrees Celsius. It prefers full or half-day sun and does not require high humidity, making it an easy-to-care-for plant in the Bromeliad family.
Potting Soil
The potting mix for Cyanea fasciata should be a combination of equal parts orchid substrate, perlite, and coconut fiber; when the plant is small, it can be placed in a small pot about 12cm in diameter, and the plant should be repotted every two to three years.
Light
Cyanea fasciata needs to be placed in full sun or a bright half-day sun environment. If the plant gets insufficient sunlight, the leaves will lose their colorful stripes.
Watering
In spring, summer, and autumn, which are the growing seasons for Cyanea fasciata, it is necessary to water regularly to keep the soil moist and to mist the plant every two to three days to increase humidity. In cold winter, watering should be reduced and the frequency of watering should be decreased, as long as the soil does not dry out.
Fertilizing
During the growing seasons of spring and summer, apply a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer every two to three months.
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