Odontochilus tortus

Also known as: The Twisted Odontochilus or Pristiglottis torta Anoectochilus densiflorus Anoectochilus repens Odontochilus repens Odontochilus densiflorus in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Malaysia Thailand

General Information

The Twisted Odontochilus is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Malaysia and Thailand. The name refers to the twisted epichile of the lip.

Altitude
750 - 1560 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1 - 1 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 30 °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 leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Summer

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.

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