Plants can stand short spells of higher temperatures, but air movement, humidity and shading must all be increased. Many species flower in the summer, and putting them outside in the summer may be beneficial. Move into higher light slowly to avoid burn. Stanhopeas and their relatives can be sensitive to salt accumulation in the medium, so should never be allowed to dry out entierly, even during the winter months when growth may slow or stop. Poor watering habits are also conducive to root loss in these types, and some may be very slow to re-establish once they have lost their roots.
Most growers fertilize with a diluted concentration every week to two weeks.
Plants grown in osmunda need fertilization only infrequently. Plants that rest in the winter can be repotted in the spring. The best flowerings come from large clumps of plants, so large baskets are usually used. Vigorous plants may need repotting every three years or so.