Cleisostoma williamsonii

Also known as: Williamson's Cleisostom or Sarcanthus sacculatus Sarcanthus demangei Sarcanthus weberi Sarcanthus flaccidus Saccolabium sacculatum Sarcanthus elongatus Sarcanthus hongkongensis Cleisostoma demangei Echioglossum sacculatum Echioglossum elegans Cleisostoma hongkongense Cleisostoma sacculatum Cleisostoma elongatum Cleisostoma weberi Cleisostoma elegans in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Bhutan Hong Kong Malaysia Thailand

General Information

Williamson's Cleisostom is a warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bhutan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is named after the British Soldier in the 19th century nephew of John Day.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer, Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring
• 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

Grows at high 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,