Thrixspermum centipeda

Also known as: The Centipede Thrixspermum or Sarcochilus auriferus Thrixspermum papillosum Sarcochilus arachnites Sarcochilus hainanensis Sarcochilus aurifer Vanda pauciflora Aerides arachnites Epidendrum thrixspermum Thrixspermum hainanense Dendrobium auriferum Thrixspermum auriferum Thrixspermum arachnites Aerides flos-aeris Dendrocolla arachnites in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cambodia Guangxi - China Hong Kong Thailand Yunnan - China

General Information

The Centipede Thrixspermum is a miniature warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is most fragrant during the daytime.

Blooming Season

• Spring

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. 

Fragrant:

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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,