PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Bright indirect light; avoid direct midday sun to prevent leaf burn and pseudobulb damage
Watering
Water thoroughly when the orchid bark medium is nearly dry; empty excess water from saucers to prevent root rot
Temperature
Thrives in warm, humid conditions; avoid temperatures below 12°C to prevent pseudobulb browning and growth stunting
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear to lanceolate, leathery, dark green, 20–40 cm long, growing from pseudobulbs
- Flower: Star-shaped, pale green to yellow-green with brown markings; petals and sepals elongated to 15 cm, resembling spider legs
- Pseudobulbs: Oval, fleshy, store water and nutrients for dry periods
Care Guide
Watering
Keep medium slightly moist; mist foliage 2–3 times weekly to maintain 50–70% humidity
Fertilization
Diluted balanced orchid feed every 2 weeks. Cease fertilization in autumn and winter when growth slows
Banana peel compost tea：Compost banana peels for 4 weeks to break down nutrients; dilute 1:20 with water for root drenching; avoid applying to foliage to prevent leaf burnPruning
- Trim spent flower spikes at the base to redirect energy to pseudobulb growth
- Remove yellowing or dead leaves and damaged pseudobulbs to reduce fungal disease risk
- Thin overcrowded pseudobulbs during spring repotting to improve airflow and nutrient uptake
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic; no harmful effects from ingestion or contact
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse health effects from ingestion or contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental cut flower, indoor epiphytic display, greenhouse collection
