Didymoplexis pallens

Also known as: The Pale Didymoplexis or Apetalon minutum Didymoplexis sylvatica Didymoplexis subcampanulata Cheirostylis kanarensis Didymoplexis brevipes Arethusa bengalensis Arethusa ecristata Leucorchis sylvatica Leucorchis minuta Crystal Bells in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Afghanistan India Malaysia Philippines Thailand

General Information

The Pale Didymoplexis is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Afghanistan, India, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand.

Altitude

0 - 450 m

2500

Flower Size

1.25 - 1.25 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

23 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

Climate

Grows at low elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.