Orchid 'Polystachya maculata'

Polystachya maculata - Orchid545

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Normal to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Foliage plant

8 cm
5 cm
Orchid 'Polystachya maculata'

Polystachya maculata - Orchid545

This beautiful, speckled orchid is the Polystachya maculata! This orchid is originally from Africa. Apart from its stunning looks, the flowers also have a delicious sweet scent to them. You’ll definitely want to add this one to your collection!

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Plant information: Orchid 'Polystachya maculata'

The Polystachya maculata is an African orchid which is originally found in Burundi. It grows in the forests of Burundi at a height of 1500 meter. The yellow flowers are covered with red speckles and are around 2,5 cm in size. The flowers bloom for about 4 weeks and are able to bloom multiple times a year (when cared for correctly).

Height
8 cm
Width
5 cm
Araflora info
Botanical
Plant type
Foliage plant
Plant type
Terrarium
Growth habit
Climbing
Growth habit
Epifytical
Growth habit
Normal
Distribution
North-East Asia
Product type
Plant
Properties
Limited
Adult width
10 cm
Adult height
40 cm
Flowering period
all year
Altitude range
0-1000 m
Plant care: Orchid 'Polystachya maculata'

Make sure you water the plant regularly during the summer, but reduce watering during the winter to once every two weeks. Make sure to keep the orchid humid enough by using a plant spray or a humidifier. It would be best to place it in a bright spot where it isn’t exposed to direct sunlight. The ideal temperature for the Polystachya maculata lies between 15°C and 22°C.

Care
Normal
Place
Indoor
Air circulation
Yes
Light
No direct sun
Light
Semi sun
Maintenance
Prune dead stalks
Soil Ph
<5-7>
Soil type
open
Watering tips
Water spraying
Watering
Normal
Watering tips
Free draining mixture
Watering tips
Not standing in water
Max temperature
30 °C
Min temperature
15 °C
Artificial light height
10-30cm
Fertilise
low
Daytime humidity
60-90%
Humidity at night
70-100%