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Phaius subtrilobus is a species in the genus Phaius.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the summer with several flowers.
Distribution[]
Plant are found growing in the lower montane forest of Borneo at elevations of 1300 to 1600 meters
Culture[]
Plants require shade and cool to 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[]
Common Names: The Almost-Three Lobed Phaius