Thunia bensoniae

Also known as: Mrs. Benson's Thunia or Thunia alba var. bensoniae Phaius winnianus Thunia winniana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: India Thailand

General Information

Mrs. Benson's Thunia is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to India and Thailand. It is named after the English Wife of English General in Myanamar in the 19th century.

Flower Size

10 - 10 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

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.