Thrixspermum acuminatissimum

Also known as: The Extremely Pointed Thrixspermum or Sarcochilus acuminatissimus Thrixspermum notabile Sarcochilus notabilis Ridleya notabilis Thrixspermum acuminatissimum ssp. affine Thrixspermum acuminatissimum ssp. acuminatissimum Thrixspermum affine Aerides acuminatissima Dendrocolla acuminatissima in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cambodia Malaysia Thailand

General Information

The Extremely Pointed Thrixspermum is a monopodial hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

Substrate(s)

• Sand

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

hot-forest-orchids Grows at low 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,