Pescatoria lehmannii 'Nancy'

Pescatoria lehmannii 'Nancy' brings the lush, pleated foliage and sculptural flowers of this botanical orchid to a collector's display. Offered under the name 'Nancy,' it develops leafy fans with individual flower stalks emerging near their bases. Watching a bud form beneath the foliage and gradually open to reveal its intricate lip makes this orchid an engaging plant to observe throughout its growth cycle.

Care Guide

• Light: Provide gentle, filtered light or bright shade. Protect the leaves from harsh direct sunlight.
• Temperature: Maintain intermediate conditions with slightly cooler nights. Avoid frost, cold drafts, and prolonged excessive heat.
• Watering: Keep the medium consistently moist but never waterlogged. Water thoroughly and drain freely. Avoid prolonged complete drying, as this orchid lacks substantial water-storing pseudobulbs.
• Humidity: Provide high humidity with steady, gentle air circulation. Avoid stagnant air around the leaf fans.
• Potting: Use an airy, moisture-retentive orchid mix, such as bark with perlite and sphagnum moss. Keep the bases of the fans above the medium and leave space for new growth and basal flower stalks.
• Feeding: Apply a diluted orchid fertilizer during active growth, following the manufacturer's directions. Flush the medium periodically with clean water to reduce salt buildup.
• Maintenance: Avoid leaving water trapped in young shoots or leaf bases overnight. Refresh decomposing medium as new roots develop, handling emerging growth carefully. Maintain moisture year-round rather than imposing a dry rest.

With filtered light, humid air, and dependable root moisture, Pescatoria lehmannii 'Nancy' adds lush texture and intriguing floral form to a thoughtfully maintained orchid collection. Flower size and appearance may vary with plant maturity and growing conditions.