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Paraphalaenopsis laycockii

Paraphalaenopsis laycockii

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
SubTribe: Aeridinae
Genus: Paraphalaenopsis
Species: Pps. laycockii
Alliance:
Binomial name
Paraphalaenopsis laycockii
(M.R. Hend.) A.D. Hawkes 1963


Paraphalaenopsis laycockii is an species in the genus Paraphalaenopsis.

Description[]

Plant blooms in the summer with two to fifteen 7.5 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.

Distribution[]

Plants are found growing in the lowland forest of Borneo.

Culture[]

Plants are best grown in hanging baskets or mounted, and usually require full sunlight and intermediate to warm temperatures. If in baskets or mounted on cork, the roots must be watered frequently and if it is potted in bark they should be watered 1 to 2 times a week. Plants should be grown in media that is kept moist, but not wet, such as several pieces of medium to coarse fir bark, or sphagnum moss. Keep plants in an area with high humidity.

Naming[]

Common Names:Laycock's Paraphalaenopsis

Synonyms[]

  1. *Phalaenopsis laycocki M.R. Hend. 1935
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