Polystachya fusiformis

Also known as: The Fusiform Polystachya or Polystachya composita Polystachya minutiflora Polystachya multiflora Polystachya fusiformis var. purpurascens Polystachya fusiformis var. virescens Dendrorkis fusidendris Dendrobium fusiforme Dendrorkis minutiflora in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cameroon Ghana Kenya Madagascar Malawi Mozambique South Africa Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe

General Information

The Fusiform Polystachya is a warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The name refers to the pseudobulbs.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

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. 

Climate

Grows at high elevations.

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,