Polystachya simplex

Also known as: The Entire Lip Polystachya or Polystachya pachyrhiza Polystachya aristulifera in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Rwanda Uganda Zimbabwe

General Information

The Entire Lip Polystachya is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped leaves

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.