Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago
For show purposes; because the roots otherwise spread and cling widely to the bench, etc., when potting place the plant in the pot so that the media comes up only half-way, so that the roots will c...
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Rhynchostylis retusa - The Foxtail Orchid
Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 7 years ago
It is also known by the names of Aerides spicatum, Epidendrum retusum, Gastrochilus retusa, Saccolabium berkeleyi and Saccolabium guttatum. It is commonly known by the name of ‘foxtail orchid’. Wom...
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Papilionanthe teres - The Butterfly Orchid
Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 7 years ago
Distribution: An erect green orchid, it is found growing all over South Asia. It likes to grow in areas with long daylight hours; with high rainfall (high humidity) and warm to hot temperatures.
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Aerides multiflora - Fox Brush Orchid
Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 7 years ago
Aerides multiflora is a beautiful orchid and it grows in the tropical Asia, from India to Thailand.
Taxonomic details (scientific names and local names): A few of the other names of this orchid...
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Repotting Aerides
Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 7 years ago
Aerides are generally erect, warmth loving orchids having beautiful flowers. Their size varies from miniature to large. Though they are rigorous growers, they still do not like to be disturbed ofte...
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Vanda cristata
Posted by Sys Admin over 11 years ago
Vanda cristata Lindl. 1833
Distribution: Himalayas, Tibet and Assam
Vanda cristata is found at between 1200-2300 m in the Himalayas (Garhwal to Bhutan), Tibet and Assam (Khasia). Vanda crista...
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