| Time of Year |
Early Winter to late spring
(November to March-April) |
Late Spring
(March to May) |
Summer
(May to August) |
Fall
(late August to November) |
| Physiological phenomenon |
Blooming period |
Rest period begins |
Rest period |
Vegetative growth and flower formation begin |
| Lighting |
Bright light
Avoid direct noonday sun |
As during the blooming period |
Keep the tuber in a cool spot away from bright light |
As during the blooming period |
| Temperature |
Daytime: 15-18°C
Nighttime: 12-15°C |
As during the blooming period |
Cool temperatures (about 15°C) |
Daytime: 20°C
Nighttime: 17°C |
| Watering |
Water copiously
Moisten soil mixture thoroughly
Remove excess water
Allow soil to dry out between waterings |
Reduce watering gradually when the leaves start to turn yellow
Stop watering when all the
leaves have turned yellow and dry |
Do not water, but keep in a spot with sufficient humidity to keep the tuber from becoming desiccated |
Gradually resume watering as the leaves appear |
| Fertilizing |
Every two weeks, fertilize with a balanced fertilizer alternating with a fertilizer high in potassium |
Stop fertilizing |
Do not fertilizing |
Gradually resume fertilizing along with watering |
| Maintenance and repotting |
Remove spent leaves and blooms |
Remove dried leaves |
Repot the tuber in a suitable soil mixture in late August |
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