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Gastrochilus pseudodistichus is an species in the genus Gastrochilus.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the summer with several flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in the eastern Himalayas and 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 false two ranked Gastrochilus
Synonyms[]
- Gastrochilus hoyopsis (Rolfe ex Downie) Seidenf. & Smitinand 1963
- Saccolabium hoyopse Rolfe ex Downie 1925
- Saccolabium pseudodistichum King & Pantl. 1895