Tainia ruybarrettoi

Also known as: Ruy Barreto's Tainia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: China Hong Kong

General Information

Ruy Barreto's Tainia is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China and Hong Kong. It is named after the Describer and original discoverer of Species.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect lance shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.