Acampe praemorsa

Also known as: The Small Warty Acampe or Vanda viminea Vanda longifolia Sarcochilus praemorsus Vanda fasciata Saccolabium longifolium Vanda multiflora Saccolabium papillosum Vanda congesta Sarcanthus praemorsus Rhynchostylis papillosa Saccolabium wightianum Vanda wightiana Acampe praemorsa var. praemorsa Acampe praemorsa var. longepedunculata Saccolabium praemorsum Acampe taiwaniana Acampe intermedia Acampe congesta Acampe excavata Epidendrum praemorsum Gastrochilus praemorsus Acampe penangiana Acampe wightiana Saccolabium congestum Acampe multiflora Cymbidium praemorsum Aerides rigida Acampe wightiana var. longepedunculata Acampe papillosa Acampe rigida Acampe praemorsa var. rigida Acampe longifolia Gastrochilus longifolius Gastrochilus papillosus Gastrochilus congestus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Small Warty Acampe is a warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at low elevations.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,