Scale-like Bract Ceratostylis
Ceratostylis retisquama
Scale-like Bract Ceratostylis
- Small orchid from the Philippines
- Mat-like growth habit
- Orange-red flowers
- Epiphyte for tropical terrariums
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Description
This small, delicate orchid species with orange-red flowers originates from tropical forests in the Philippines, from lowland to about 500 m above sea level. Ceratostylis retisquama grows as an epiphyte on sun-exposed trees. The species is also known as Ceratostylis rubra. Over time, the plant forms a dense mat. The leaves, up to 14 cm long, are linear, slightly curved like a sickle and thick, firm, with a channeled upper side. The stems or rhizomes are covered with reddish-brown leaf sheaths. The star-shaped flowers emerge individually from these, are about 3 cm wide and last about 7 to 12 days each.
Ceratostylis retisquama is a recommendable, easy to keep perching plant for bright places in tropical terrariums. With its mat-shaped growth and bright orange-red flowers, it attracts attention.
Profile
| Ceratostylis retisquama | |
| Cultivation options | Epiphytic (mounting) or pot culture with orchid substrate |
| Growth height | At least 8 - 12 cm wide mat |
| Temperature | Warm, about 18 - 26 °C; nightly temperature reduction by a few degrees is favourable |
| Humidity | Moderate to high, about 60 % and above |
| Light requirement | Bright; in daylight cultivation, protect from direct midday sun |
| Watering | Soft, calcium-poor water. Mounted: spray or dip about 3 - 5 times a week, allow to dry off between. Pot culture: water about once a week, avoid waterlogging. |
| Fertilising | With every second to third watering Orchid and Tillandsia fertiliser |
| Suitable for | Rainforest terrariums |
| Cultivation options |
| Epiphytic (mounting) or pot culture with orchid substrate |
| Growth height |
| At least 8 - 12 cm wide mat |
| Temperature |
| Warm, about 18 - 26 °C; nightly temperature reduction by a few degrees is favourable |
| Humidity |
| Moderate to high, about 60 % and above |
| Light requirement |
| Bright; in daylight cultivation, protect from direct midday sun |
| Watering |
| Soft, calcium-poor water. Mounted: spray or dip about 3 - 5 times a week, allow to dry off between. Pot culture: water about once a week, avoid waterlogging. |
| Fertilising |
| With every second to third watering Orchid and Tillandsia fertiliser |
| Suitable for |
| Rainforest terrariums |
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Our terrarium plants give every terrarium an individual, natural atmosphere and at the same time provide a healthy environment for all terrarium inhabitants. Our wide range of tropical, subtropical and even arid plants are easy to combine and enhance any terrascape. Whether it's strong succulents, subtle tillandsias, eye-catching neoregelias or wonderful orchids - we offer terrarium plants for different terrascapes from rainforest to desert.
General information
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| Weight | 0,02 kg |
| Shipping weight | 0,27 kg |
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