Phaius Orchid Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Phaius tankervilleae is commonly found in tropical areas like Asia, Africa, and Australia. This flowering plant has different varieties, such as large flower shapes, large but folded leaves, and various colors. It likes temperatures in the range of 60°F to 70°F and can grow in moist, well-drained soil types.
Common Name |
Swamp Orchids, Nun's Orchids, He Ding Lan Shu
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Orchids
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Phaius tankervilleae
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Genus
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Phaius
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Family
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Orchidaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Phaius Orchid Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Phaius Orchid.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Phaius Orchid needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Phaius Orchid needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Phaius Orchid Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Phaius Orchid to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 70°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Phaius Orchid to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Phaius Orchid Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Phaius Orchid. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Phaius Orchid plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Phaius Orchid Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Phaius Orchid plant. |
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Maximum Height |
47 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Brown
Light Pink
Bright Yellow
White
Purple
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Phaius Orchid toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Phaius Orchid Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Phaius Orchid, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Phaius Orchid Native Region |
Find out where the Phaius Orchid plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
Central African Republic (the)
Philippines (the)
Thailand
Viet Nam
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Specific Location
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The plant is native to tropical areas such as Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific islands. |
