This enchanting miniature orchid impresses in particular with its bright white-yellow flowers, which it produces profusely and for a long time if cared for properly. It prefers to be kept in a mounted form, as this corresponds to its natural habitat in the wild.
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 coloring.
- Growth type: upright
- Origin: Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan, northern India, Myanmar, northern Thailand, southern China, northern Laos and Vietnam
- Other names: The Slanting Gastrochilus, Gastrochilus bigibbus
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Location/light requirements: partial shade to light, but avoid direct sunlight
- Substrate: mounted with Ben's Premium Sphagnum moss on Xaxim, roots or branches
- Temperature: optimal at 20-28 °C (day), 15-18 °C (night)
- Watering: Spray when mounted (daily during the growth phase, otherwise every 2-3 days), but allow the plant to dry out well. 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: Fertilize moderately every 4 weeks with diluted orchid fertilizer during the growing season.
- To keep the moisture at its roots, the plant should ideally be tied up with some sphagnum moss.
- Ensure that the terrarium is well ventilated to prevent fungal infestation.
