For loam with good drainage, loose water retention and rich humus, appropriate amount of river sand can be added to humus or peat soil, or humus can be added to common garden soil, and appropriate amount of bone meal or hoof chips can be added as base fertilizer.

moisture

Shrimp ridge orchid likes high humidity environment. If placed indoors, it is not suitable for frequent watering. It is enough to keep the soil moist, but no water, no water, no water. However, from March to May, the soil should be kept slightly dry when the shrimps bloom, and watered in time when the weather is dry. You can water it in the morning and evening from July to September.

temperature

Shrimp ridge orchids like warm environment, so it is necessary to keep the temperature above 0 degrees in winter, otherwise there will be the risk of freezing to death.

illuminate

Shrimp ridge orchid likes sunny environment, but this sunny environment does not mean direct sunlight. In spring, summer and autumn, it is best to put the shrimp ridge orchid in a cool place, or if possible, put the shrimp ridge orchid in a 50% shade shed. Because the light is not so strong in winter, it can be placed indoors in winter without shading.

Fertilize soil or land

Fertilize once a month during the growing season. When the flower stems are pulled out from the leaves, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are applied once or twice. Thin fertilizer can be applied every half month from May to August, and the concentration should not exceed 0.5%.