Acanthophippium gougahensis

Also known as: The Gougah Acanthephippium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Guangdong - China Hong Kong Malaysia Thailand

General Information

The Gougah Acanthephippium is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Altitude

300 - 400 m

2500

Flower Size

3 - 3 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

23 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at low elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.