Mediocalcar paradoxum

Also known as: The Paradoxical Mediocalcar or Mediocalcar paradoxum ssp. paradoxum Mediocalcar paradoxum ssp. latifolium Mediocalcar paradoxum ssp. robustum Cryptochilus bicolor Bulbophyllum urceolatum Eria tunensis Mediocalcar bicolor Mediocalcar latifolium Eria paradoxa Mediocalcar selebicum Mediocalcar conicum Mediocalcar kaniense Mediocalcar ternatense Mediocalcar ponapense Mediocalcar vanikorense Mediocalcar stenopetalum Mediocalcar ericiflorum Mediocalcar robustum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Fiji

General Information

The Paradoxical Mediocalcar is a hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Fiji.

Plant Description

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

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 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,