Herpysma longicaulis

Also known as: The Stemmed Herpysma or Physurus bracteatus Erythrodes bracteata Herpysma bracteata Herpysma sumatrana in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Thailand

General Information

The Stemmed Herpysma is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Thailand.

Altitude

700 - 2400 m

2500

Flower Size

1 - 1 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

Winter

Climate

Grows at low to high 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.