Cleisostoma subulatum

Also known as: The Awl or Sarcanthus amabilis Sarcanthus secundus Sarcanthus dealbatus Sarcanthus oxyphyllus Saccolabium secundum Sarcanthus subulatus Cypripedium linearisubulatum Cymbidium flavescens Cleisostoma dealbatum Cleisostoma amabile in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Bangladesh Bhutan Cambodia Thailand

General Information

The Awl is a large warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, and Thailand.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick rigid, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

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

hot-growing-orchids 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,