Liparis condylobulbon

Also known as: Refers to the shape of the Pseudobulbs] or Stichorkis persimilis Liparis persimilis Liparis confusa var. latifolia Liparis nesophila Liparis chondylobulbon Liparis riparia Liparis clemensiae Cestichis persimilis Cestichis vestita Cestichis clemensiae Liparis confusa Gyrostachys nesophila Liparis savaiiensis Liparis confusa var. amboinensis Liparis dolichopoda Liparis treubii The Tapered Sphinx Orchid in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Australia Fiji New Caledonia

General Information

Refers to the shape of the Pseudobulbs] is a medium sized warm to hot growing epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Australia, Fiji and New Caledonia.

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 low to 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,