Rat-tailed Phalaenopsis
Paraphalaenopsis labukensis
Rat-tailed Phalaenopsis
- Epiphytic orchid from Borneo
- Long pendulous leaves
- Conspicuous flowers with brown tones
- Delicate fragrance
- Very rare on the market
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Description
The imposing and rare orchid Paraphalaenopsis labukensis is native to Borneo and grows as an epiphyte on trees and lithophyte on rock in moist, tropical hill forests. This plant forms long, creeping stems that can grow up to 1 meter long. The leaves are dark green shiny and have a terete, cylindrical shape. In cultivation, some leaves can grow up to 2 meters long. The showy flowers of P. labukensis usually appear in groups of 2 - 5, each on a separate inflorescence. They bear colours ranging from creamy white to orange and mahogany, and the odor is reminiscent of cinnamon. The petals and sepals are long and narrow, giving the flower a delicate, spider-like appearance.
Paraphalaenopsis labukensis is a unique and beautiful orchid species that adds a delicate touch to any terrarium. Although the species is rare, it is known for its pleasantly fragrant flowers and is an interesting addition for orchid lovers.
P. labukensi grows best in temperate rainforest and subtropical moist forest terrariums.
Profile
| Renanthera labukensis | |
| Cultivation options | Epiphytic or pot culture in orchid substrate |
| Growth height | approx. 15 - 30 cm or more |
| Temperature | approx. 17 to 24 °C |
| Humidity | Over 60 %, with good ventilation |
| Light requirement | Bright, without direct sun when cultivated with daylight |
| Watering | Regularly soft, low-calcium water. Tied on: spray or dip about 3 - 5 times per week, allow to dry in between. Avoid waterlogging, allow medium to dry out slightly between waterings |
| Fertilising | Regularly give about once a month orchid and Tillandsia fertilizer |
| Suitable for | Rainforest terrariums |
| Cultivation options |
| Epiphytic or pot culture in orchid substrate |
| Growth height |
| approx. 15 - 30 cm or more |
| Temperature |
| approx. 17 to 24 °C |
| Humidity |
| Over 60 %, with good ventilation |
| Light requirement |
| Bright, without direct sun when cultivated with daylight |
| Watering |
| Regularly soft, low-calcium water. Tied on: spray or dip about 3 - 5 times per week, allow to dry in between. Avoid waterlogging, allow medium to dry out slightly between waterings |
| Fertilising |
| Regularly give about once a month orchid and Tillandsia fertilizer |
| Suitable for |
| Rainforest terrariums |
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