An evergreen, epiphytic orchid to around 35cm with long, thin pseudobulbs and strap-shaped leaves. Flowers, 9cm across, appear mostly in mid- to late summer and have five narrow, radiating, yellow-green petals and a large, white lip with purple speckles
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
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Grow in epiphytic orchid compost in a pot or planting basket. From late spring to summer keep in partial shade with good ventilation, day temperatures 18°C-25°C and night 13°C-15°C; water freely, adding orchid fertiliser every third watering, and provide high humidity by misting twice daily. From autumn to early spring keep on the dry side, in well-lit conditions. See indoor orchid cultivation
Propagate by division when the plant over-fills the pot
No pruning required, cut down flowered stems as necessary
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Generally disease-free