Rhynchostylis coelestis
Also known as: The Sky or Vanda pseudocaerulescens Rhynchostylis coelestis h.f. rosea Rhynchostylis coelestis h.f. coerulea Saccolabium coeleste Rhynchostylis coelestis h.f. alba In Thailand - Ueang khao kae in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Kampot - Cambodia Thailand
General Information
The Sky is a monopodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cambodia and Thailand.
Plant Description
Monopodial. Grows to 20cm. Each new growth has numerous erect leaves that grow to 2-20cm long
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Medium
- Bark
- Charcoal
- IsFragrant
Climate
The orchids are well adapted for hot weather, accompanied by sporadic, unpredictable rainfall and a generally dry climate. They can tolerate a lot of neglect as they are quite used to it, however they can be prone to underwatering and may collapse in cold, wet weather.
For this reason it's best to dedicate a sheltered, protected area for them where the watering can be controlled, such as a corner of a greenhouse or in a sheltered balcony. They can also do well hung near the roof of a shadehouse or sheltered greenhouse where they receive the extra heat but not as much water as other plants.
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 292mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 58% to 83%, highest in August and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 13C to 36C, highest in April (24C to 36C) and lowest in January (13C to 29C).Fertiliser
dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.
Potting
This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted to Cork slabs.
