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How to Grow and Care for Urchin orchids

Urchin orchids require high humidity and dappled light to thrive. Special care involves maintaining a minimum of 60% humidity and ensuring good air circulation to prevent fungal issues. Additionally, urchin orchids prefer a well-draining, bark-based orchid mix.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full shade

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Planting and Growing Urchin orchids

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full shade
Soil Type	Orchid Potting Mix
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Types of Urchin orchids

Christmas island urchin orchid

Christmas Island urchin orchid was named after Christmas Island, where it was first discovered. Not the most attractive orchid, christmas island urchin orchid produces hairy green flowers that only live a short time before self-pollinating and falling off. It also makes little "pseudobulbs," small sacks that store nutrients but look like little bulbs.