Thelasis khasiana

Also known as: The Khasia Hills Thelasis or Thelasis pygmaea var. khasiana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Thailand

General Information

The Khasia Hills Thelasis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Thailand. It is named after the An area of Assam.

Altitude

1500 - 1500 m

2500

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

Summer

Climate

hot-growing-orchids Grows at 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.