Anoectochilus ordianus
Anoectochilus discolor
A terrestrial orchid with a creeping rhizome and velvety, dark purple-brown leaves, 4-7cm long with red or gold veins; flowers to 2cm long are borne on an 8cm stem and are white with a yellow lip
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Grow in a shallow pot, in an airy position with good humidity. Grows best in houseplant compost or a mixture of medium to coarse bark with a small amount of sphagnum moss. Allow the compost to dry out between waterings and feed frequently with orchid fertiliser. See Orchids: indoor cultivation for further information
Plant the fleshy stems that break off in sphagnum moss until roots form - approximately 6 weeks, cuttings can then be potted up into houseplant compost after about 6 months
Cut back flower stems when the flowers die
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Generally disease-free