Phaius wallichii

Also known as: Wallich's Phaius or Phaius magniflorus Phaius wallichii h.v. mannii Phaius roeblingii Phaius sanderi Phaius bicolor in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Bangladesh Hong Kong India Thailand

General Information

Wallich's Phaius is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, and Thailand. It is named after the Danish Botanist and Orchid Collector in the 19th century.

Altitude

900 - 1300 m

2500

Flower Size

14 - 14 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 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, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.