Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana

Also known as: Reichenbach's Phalaenopsis or Phalaenopsis sumatrana var. kimballiana Phalaenopsis kimballiana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Philippines

General Information

Reichenbach's Phalaenopsis is a sympodial hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Philippines. It is named after the German Botanist and Ochid Specialist in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous elliptic oblong shaped leaves that grow to 7-35cm long

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant. The fragrance can be described as musty

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

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Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,