Porpax meirax

Also known as: The Enchanting Porpax in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: India Thailand

General Information

The Enchanting Porpax is a dwarf cool to hot growing epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to India and Thailand.

Size

1 - 50 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

1.25 - 1.25 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

Autumn
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.

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,