How to tend a Anoectochilus roxburghii

Also known as: Anoectochilus latomaculatus Blume, Anoectochilus lobbianus Planch., Anoectochilus setaceus Lindl., Anoectochilus xanthophyllus Planch., Anoectochilus yungianus S.Y.Hu, Zeuxine roxburghii (Wall.) M.Hiroe, Chrysobaphus roxburghii Wall., Anoectochilus roxburghii var. roxburghii , Anoectochilus setaceus var. cordatus B.S.Williams, Anoectochilus roxburghii var. lobbianus (Planch.) Blume, Anoectochilus setaceus var. grandiflorus B.S.Williams, Anoectochilus setaceus var. intermedius Rothsch., Anoectochilus regalis var. grandiflorus (B.S.Williams) B.S.Williams, Anoectochilus regalis var. cordatus (B.S.Williams) B.S.Williams

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil surface is dry

Sunlight

Like half shade environment, enjoy 2-3 hours sunlight in autumn and winter

Soil

Sphagna, bark or coconut loose soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove flower stem, diseased and rotten leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Asia
Category
Orchidaceae, Anoectochilus
Size
Diameter≥10cm,Height≥10cm
Blooming period
Flowering period August-November
Flower colors
Leaf color black purple, flower color white or light red
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