Phaius daenikerii

Native to: New Caledonia

General Information

Phaius daenikerii is a sympodial cool to warm growing free-flowering orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to New Caledonia.

Altitude

75 - 1201 m

2500

Size

40 - 50 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Humidity

67 - 76 %

100

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 32000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 40-50cm.

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear readily

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 51mm to 145mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in April. Humidity ranges from 67% to 76%, highest in October and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 11C to 25C, highest in June (18C to 25C) and lowest in February (11C to 19C).

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.