An evergreen, epiphytic orchid suited for growing in a cool or intermediate greenhouse. It has narrowly oval, ribbed leaves and produces long-lasting sprays of fragrant flowers on long spikes; flowers are mottled a dark reddish-brown and green and have a broad, white, velvety lip heavily marked and streaked with purple
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Best grown at temperatures of around 21-26°C in the day and 10-15°C at night. Ensure adequate light levels, but avoid direct sunlight. Water thoroughly when the growing medium is almost dry and allow to drain; allow to dry out between watering during the winter. Fertilise regularly and re-pot after flowering when pot bound using a suitable orchid compost. See indoor orchid cultivation
Propagate by division; remove and replant old pseudobulbs when repotting in spring
No pruning required
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs and mealybugs
Generally disease-free