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How to Grow and Care for Holcoglossum

Holcoglossum requires high humidity and consistent moisture, making it challenging to maintain in a typical home environment. Special care points include needing specific temperature ranges to thrive and requiring regular misting or a humidity tray to meet its moisture needs. Ensure bright, indirect light for optimal growth.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Holcoglossum

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Orchid Potting Mix
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Hardiness Zones	9

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Types of Holcoglossum

Yellowish holcoglossum

The Latin name of yellowish holcoglossum (Holcoglossum flavescens) derives from the species' distinctively strap-shaped lip. The blossoms range in color from white to pinkish-purple (with red-and-yellow centers), and each individual flower may take over six months to bloom.