Polystachya odorata

Also known as: The Fragrant Polystachya or Polystachya odorata ssp. gabonensis Polystachya usambarensis Polystachya odorata ssp. trilepidis Polystachya odorata ssp. odorata Polystachya odorata var. trilepidis Polystachya odorata h.v. odorata Polystachya gabonensis Dendrorkis usambarensis Polystachya striata in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Angola Cameroon Ghana Kenya Nigeria Rwanda Uganda

General Information

The Fragrant Polystachya is a medium sized warm growing epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Angola, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

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. 

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at low to 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,