{"product_id":"darwinara-charm-blue-star-paraphalaenopsis-laycockii","title":"Darwinara Charm ‘Blue Star’ × Paraphalaenopsis laycockii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eDarwinara Charm ‘Blue Star’ × Paraphalaenopsis laycockii\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eepiphytic orchid hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e that blends the traits of a \u003cem data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eDarwinara Charm ‘Blue Star’\u003c\/em\u003e (an intergeneric Vanda-alliance hybrid known for \u003cstrong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eblue-purple fragrant flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e) with \u003cem data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eParaphalaenopsis laycockii\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eblue to purple tones\u003c\/strong\u003e (true blue orchids are rare, but this hybrid exhibits intense violet\/blue hues).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reported as \u003cstrong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"850\"\u003efragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e in many cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Epiphytic; suited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"988\"\u003ehanging baskets or mounted culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, with roots free-hanging or in well-drained media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"194\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eBright, indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eAvoid harsh midday sun to prevent leaf scorch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"319\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eIntermediate to warm: \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e14–31 °C (58–88 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eAvoid prolonged cold or frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eKeep roots moist but never sitting in water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"486\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eWater more frequently during warm, active growth periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eAllow slight drying between waterings when cooler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"595\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eMaintain \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"593\"\u003e60–80% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eCombine high humidity with good air circulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eAir Circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eStrong airflow is important to prevent rot and fungal issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eParticularly essential for Vanda‑alliance hybrids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eGrowing Medium \/ Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eIdeal for hanging baskets or mounted on cork\/wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eIf potted, use a very open, fast-draining orchid mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eAllow roots to hang freely to maximize air exposure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" 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