Anacheilium vagans

Also known as: The Scattered Anacheilium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Mexico

General Information

The Scattered Anacheilium is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico. The name refers to the plants growth habit.

Altitude
1400 - 1950 m
0
2500
Flower Size
4 - 4 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.

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