Odontoglossum pescatorei

continental : We suggest a bright location, but with filtered sunlight, indeed these plants do not like direct sunlight.
Avoid to expose the plant to very cold climates; place it outside during summer, but replace it inside the house already in October.

alpine : We suggest an exposure to filtered sunlight, not to direct one.
Avoid to expose the plant to very cold climates; place it outside during summer, but replace it inside the house already in October.

mediterranean : The Odontoglossum pescatorei like those locations where they have a good light, but do not like direct sunlight.
These plants do not tolerate temperatures below 10-12°C, therefore grow them in the house most part of the year.

Fertilize Odontoglossum pescatorei : Fertilize orchids using a specific fertilizer, to be dissolved in normal waterings every 15-20 days. Avoid fertilizings during the rest period and bloom.

continental : These plants shall be watered regularly from March to October, avoiding excessive waterings and remember to allow the soil to dry out well between two waterings. During cold months we can avoid watering.

alpine : Water the Odontoglossum pescatorei regularly, specially in summer, always allowing the soil to dry out completely between two waterings.

mediterranean : It is advisable to water these plants regularly, using a good amount of water and watering deeply the soil; allow the soil to dry out between two waterings.

Pests Odontoglossum pescatorei : If these plants are well grown they are not attacked by fungus or rots; sometimes some cochineals can hide under the leaves: they can be removed manually with a cotton wad soaked in the alcohol or with mineral oil.