Cleisostoma chantaburiense

Also known as: The Chantabur Cleisostoma in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Trat - Thailand

General Information

The Chantabur Cleisostoma is a monopodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Thailand.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous terete shaped leaves that grow to 0.3-6cm long

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Medium
• Bark
• Charcoal
• Spaghnum Moss
• Perlite

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 13mm to 498mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 71% to 88%, highest in September and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 18C to 33C, highest in April (23C to 33C) and lowest in January (18C to 29C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Use water retentive media such as moss to prevent roots from drying out quickly This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted. Repotting is best done annually.