Phaius mindorensis

Native to: Philippines

General Information

Phaius mindorensis is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Philippines.

Altitude
23 - 1430 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.3 - 1.3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
68 - 87 %
0
100
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 26000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 10-18cm long

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 13mm to 432mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 68% to 87%, highest in September and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 13C to 27C, highest in April (17C to 27C) and lowest in January (13C to 23C).

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.

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