Growing Beallara, Miltassia, Epicattleya with Phalaenopsis in South Florida

Light Gradient for Mixed Genera

East exposure under screen works for Phals. Add incremental light for others:

• Phalaenopsis: lowest light.
• Beallara / Miltassia: slightly more.
• Dendrobiums: more.
• Epicattleya: more.
• Cattleyas: highest.

Repotting New Arrivals

Net pots often contain sphagnum—stays wet inside. Repot into baskets with fresh mix. Watch leaf color: Phals medium-dark green; others light-medium green in good light.

Iwanagara (Appleblossom)

Night light disrupts rest. Move to Dendrobium area (no artificial night light).

Dirt Mix Disaster

"Dirt-like" mix = trouble. Baskets + orchid mix = correct. Monitor leaf color for light adjustment.