Phaius delavayi
Also known as: Delavay's Phaius in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: China
General Information
Delavay's Phaius is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China. It is named after the French Missionary and Plant Collector later 1800 to earlier 1900.
Altitude
1500 - 3500 m
0
2500
Flower Size
4.5 - 4.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
Climate
Grows at 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.
