Phaius tetragonus

Also known as: The Rectangular Phaius or Pesomeria tetragona Broughtonia tetragona Limodorum tetragonum Epidendrum tetragonum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Rectangular Phaius is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to the pseduobulb.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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.