Nephelaphyllum pulchrum

Also known as: The Beautiful Nephelaphyllum or Tainia latilabris Tainia borneensis Nephelaphyllum pulchrum var. sikkimensis Nephelaphyllum pulchrum h.v. sikkimense Tainia pulchra Nephelaphyllum latilabre Nephelaphyllum pulchrum var. pulchrum Anoectochilus pulcher Nephelaphyllum borneense Nephelaphyllum sikkimensis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Malaysia

General Information

The Beautiful Nephelaphyllum is a miniature warm to hot growing epiphytic or terrestrial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Malaysia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

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.

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.

Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly during Spring and Summer.

Potting

These plants can be sensitive to repotting though should not require repotting regularly. Repotting should be done when the mix has broken down to the point that it doesn't absorb water or holds onto water for far too long, usually the plant shows a decline in growth as well.

The mix should be free draining, with a blend of 30% inorganic ingredients such as coarse sand, gravel or perlite, mixed in with about 70% organic ingredients such as peat, leaf litter or decomposed bark. Avoid commercial potting mixes as they can vary wildly and may contain "wetting agents" that can hold onto water for loo long, causing rotting and stunted growth.