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Nephelaphyllum is a genus with around 12 species of orchids
Distribution[]
These species are found in Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Description[]
Plants in this genus usually have variegated leaves and small pseudobulbs.
Culture[]
Plants usually require shade and warm temperatures. Plants should be potted in a mix that retain some moisture such as 40% fir bark, 30% sphagnum moss, and 30% soil. Medium should be kept moist during growing season. When growth matures with hold watering for 3 to 4 weeks. Repotting should be done after flowering. . New plants can be obtained from the old spikes by laying the spike out in sand and half covering it.
Naming[]
The genus is named its cloud-like patterns on the leaves
Species[]
- Nephelaphyllum aureum J.J.Wood in C.L.Chan. & al., 1994.
- Nephelaphyllum beccarii Schltr., 1911.
- Nephelaphyllum cordifolium (Lindl.) Blume, 1858.
- Nephelaphyllum flabellatum Ames & C.Schweinf. in O.Ames, 1920.
- Nephelaphyllum gracile Schltr., 1906.
- Nephelaphyllum laciniatum J.J.Sm., 1933.
- Nephelaphyllum mindorense Ames, 1907.
- Nephelaphyllum pulchrum Blume, 1825.
- Nephelaphyllum pulchrum var. pulchrum.
- Nephelaphyllum pulchrum var. sikkimensis Hook.f., 1890.
- Nephelaphyllum tenuiflorum Blume,1825.
- Nephelaphyllum trapoides J.J.Sm., 1927.
- Nephelaphyllum verruculosum Carr, 1935.