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Gastrochilus minutiflorus

Gastrochilus minutiflorus

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
SubTribe: Aeridinae
Genus: Gastrochilus
Species: Gchls. minutiflorus
Alliance:
Binomial name
Gastrochilus minutiflorus
Aver. 1997


Gastrochilus minutiflorus is an species in the genus Gastrochilus.

Description[]

Plant blooms in the spring with eight to ten flowers.

Distribution[]

Plants are found growing in Vietnam.

Culture[]

Plants are best grown hanged in baskets and on mounted and usually require moderate shade and intermediate to cool temperatures. Water frequently during growing season and reduce watering after flowering. If hunged the roots must be watered frequently. Plants should be grown in media that is well drained such as tree fern fibers (for small plants), medium fir bark, or sphagnum moss.

Naming[]

Common Names: The small flower Gastrochilus

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