Flickingeria parietiformis

Also known as: In China Shi Fu Jin Shu Hu in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

In China Shi Fu Jin Shu Hu is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single elliptic leaf. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring

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 high elevations.