Cyrtosia javanica

Also known as: The Javanese Cyrtosia or Cyrtosia minahassae Cyrtosia plurialata Galeola kawakamii Galeola minahassae in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Malaysia Thailand

General Information

The Javanese Cyrtosia is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Malaysia and Thailand.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect leaves

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

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 low to high elevations.