If you pay attention to its care requirements, this dainty ascocentrum will reward you from spring to summer with a lush abundance of pretty flowers in dark pink. In the wild, it grows as an epiphyte in subtropical forests at very different altitudes and can therefore tolerate cool to hot temperatures.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds to the product photos in terms of size, shape and color.
- Growth type: Upright
- Origin: Central China, Himalayas, north-east India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Andaman Islands, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam
- Other names: Vein-like Ascocentrum, Vanda ampullacea
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Location/light requirements: bright to full sun, supplement light requirements with HID lamps if necessary
- Substrate: tied to Xaxim or in well-drained orchid substrate with good drainage
- Temperature: optimal at 18-29° C (day), 15-20° C (night)
- Watering: When mounted, spray daily, but allow the plant to dry out well. Otherwise water 1-2 times a week when the upper substrate layers begin to dry. Only use lukewarm water with a low lime content. Water less in winter.
- Humidity: requires high humidity, use a humidifier or place it in the terrarium
- Addition of nutrients: Only fertilize moderately every 2 weeks with diluted orchid fertilizer during the growth period.
- A slightly drier and cooler environment in winter promotes flower production in spring.
