Polystachya melanantha

Also known as: Polystachya conocharis Polystachya uniflora Polystachya ionocharis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Mozambique

General Information

Polystachya melanantha is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mozambique.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic, oblong shaped leaves. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.