How Do You Care For White Mericlone Orchids?
Nurseries propagate mericlone orchids by cloning, according to Tropical Gardens of Maui, a website dedicated to selling and educating the public about orchid care. Mericlone varieties exhibit some of the cultivar’s best qualities. Susan Taylor, orchid editor for Bella Online, praises these clones because “you know exactly what you are getting,” but she also notes that the mericlone’s high price may deter some growers. Care for white mericlone orchids the same way you would care for any other orchid. Buy blooming-size mericones. Even if you buy “near blooming size,” as Susan Taylor also recommends, you will be better off than beginning with seedlings. Seedlings can take up to seven years to bloom. Set your mericlone orchid on a pebble tray to encourage drainage and prevent the orchid from sitting in water. Water the orchid only when the potting medium is dry. Orchids require more water during active growth periods. Fertilize growing orchids with a water soluble 20-20-20 fertilizer. Beca
