Polystachya polychaete

Also known as: The Many Tufted Polystachya or Polystachya cussetii Polystachya euspatha in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Congo Ghana Kenya Liberia Nigeria Rwanda Uganda

General Information

The Many Tufted Polystachya is a warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda.

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring
• 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. 

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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,