Thelasis pygmaea

Also known as: The Tiny Thelasis or Thelasis elongata var. amboinensis Thelasis hongkongensis Thelasis zollingeri Thelasis elongata Thelasis clausa Thelasis pygmaea var. multiflora Thelasis triandra Thelasis triptera Thelasis amboinensis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: China India Malaysia Thailand

General Information

The Tiny Thelasis is a warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China, India, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick lance shaped leaves. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• 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. 

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

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,