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How do I care for a moth orchid?
Q What is the right bark or compost for my moth orchid, and how do I care for it?
Margaret Laneres, via email
A Ideally, site it in light shade in a temperature that hovers around 61°F (16°C).
The best way to water it is to dunk the pot in clean rainwater whenever the compost is becoming dry, which is usually every two or three weeks. Leave it in the rain water for an hour or so to soak, then remove it and stand
