Phalaenopsis tetraspis

Also known as: The Four Sheild Phalaenopsis or Polychilos speciosa Phalaenopsis speciosa var. christiana Phalaenopsis barrtii Phalaenopsis tetraspis h.f. alba Phalaenopsis speciosa var. maculata Phalaenopsis tetraspis h.f. green Phalaenopsis sumatrana var. alba Phalaenopsis tetraspis f. imperatrix Phalaenopsis speciosa subvar. imperatrix Phalaenopsis tetraspis f. christiana Phalaenopsis speciosa subvar. christiana Phalaenopsis tetraspis h.f. semialba Phalaenopsis speciosa h.f. imperatrix Phalaenopsis barrii Phalaenopsis tetraspis h.f. albescens Phalaenopsis tetraspis h.f. livida Phalaenopsis speciosa var. imperatrix Phalaenopsis speciosa var. tetraspis Phalaenopsis speciosa Phalaenopsis tetraspsis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Four Sheild Phalaenopsis is a hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

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. 

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,