How do you care for a Renanthera orchid?

How do you care for a Renanthera orchid?

Renanthera Kalsom

1. (Renanthera philippinensis × Renanthera storiei)
2. Plants Available: Mature plants, ‘Kapoho Fire’ and ‘Nan-Lon’ mericlones.
3. Orchid Care: Grow in high light to partial sun. Plants prefer a humid environment and frequent watering—80% humidity and daily watering (or rain) in the summer. Mounting is ideal.

How do you grow Renanthera?

Like most orchids, Renantheras require the difference of several degrees between night and day temperatures to promote blooming. Most Renanthera species have extremely long roots that are sensitive to rotting, and therefore grow best in open baskets without potting substrate.

Can Ren imschootiana be grown in the Philippines?

However, Ren. imschootiana plants from India and plants of Ren. storiei collected from mountainous areas of the Philippines may require somewhat cooler temperatures in cultivation. Moderate to bright Cattleya conditions will suit most plants, except Ren. coccinea, which requires full sunlight to bloom.

Is Renanthera imschootiana endangered?

Several species of Renanthera are narrow endemics, found only in a small area with very specialized habitat; Ren. imschootiana is considered rare and endangered and is listed on CITES Appendix 1 for which no international trade is allowed except for nursery-flasked and/or raised plants.

How do you care for a Renanthera plant?

Like most orchids, Renantheras require the difference of several degrees between night and day temperatures to promote blooming. Similar to Vanda orchids, most Renanthera species have extremely long roots that are sensitive to rotting, and therefore grow best in open baskets without potting substrate.

What are Renanthera orchids?

Renanthera is a close relative to Vanda. The plants of most species are quite large with stems up to 2 meters, but plants of other species are only several inches in length. Renanthera orchids are epiphytic or sometimes lithophytic evergreen plants. These orchids are extraordinary beautiful with long inflorescences of gorgeous flowers.