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Pleione
Genus – the data refers to the whole genus Pleione, not to a single species.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Orchidaceae · Genus: Pleione
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymedium
Min. temperature-5 °CJanuary
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 3–10 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
February
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 3–10 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
After flowering, if roots spill out: fresh orchid bark, a barely larger pot.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright spot, east or west window.
After flowering, if roots spill out: fresh orchid bark, a barely larger pot.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright spot, east or west window.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
June
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
July
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
August
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
November · now
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 3–10 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
December
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 3–10 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
Keep the pseudobulbs dry at 2–5 °C in winter and only start watering when shoots appear.
Pleione – what to know
Pleione: a plant genus (Orchidaceae). Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. -5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Pleione?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Pleione need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Pleione get?
Frost-hardy to about -5 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Pleione toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Pleione flower?
Typical flowering time: March, April, May.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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