Phaius neocaledonicus

Native to: New Caledonia

General Information

Phaius neocaledonicus is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to New Caledonia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves

Climate

Grows at low 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 15C to 29C, highest in June (22C to 29C) and lowest in February (15C 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.