Commonly called the bamboo orchid because of it's thin, tall stem with alternating, lanceolate, acuminate leaves appears as bamboo, it is a warm to hot growing, monopodial, terrestrial orchid at elvations of sealevel to 1000 meters and blooms through out the year on a terminal, 3 1/4" [8 cm] long, simple or branched, scapose, bracteate inflorescence that carries 2 to 6, fragrant, Cattleya-like flowers, one at a time, that are short-lasting yet successive so the bloom time is extended. It is native to southern China, North India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and the Pacific Islands. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and or birds.Family: Orchidaceae
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water: Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings. During growth, plants require plenty of water and light.
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium.
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