Pleione limprichtii

continental : Avoid too much sunny locations, preferring semishady places.
The Pleione limprichtii needs to be grown in a warm place, also in winter; since it does not tolerate frost, replace it in the house or in the hothouse with the first cold weather of the season.

alpine : For a balanced growth and in order to avoid leaves sunburns place this plant in a semishady location.
It is advisable to grow them outside only in late spring and in summer; during the remaining months place them in the greenhouse or in a sheltered place, away from the frost.

mediterranean : It is suggested to place The Pleione limprichtii in a semishady location, away from direct sunlight for most part of the day.
The Pleione limprichtii do not tolerate frost, therefore place them in a sheltered location away from wind; alternatively we can cover their aerial part with frost cloth during winter.

Fertilize Pleione limprichtii : 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 : Waterings shall be generous and very regular, specially in summer; avoid to allow soil to become completely dry. When autumn starts decrease waterings and suspend them in winter.

alpine : Keep the soil mostly humid, remember to water it generously and regularly. In autumn and winter waterings can be occasional.

mediterranean : Waterings will be regular and generous, specially in summer, remember to allow the substrate to dry out between two waterings. In winter waterings can be suspended.

Pests Pleione limprichtii : 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.