These species are found in tropical Asia, into China, Japan, Australia, and west to Africa and Madagascar.
Description[]
Phaius are medium to large sized orchids that are usually terrestrial with a few epiphyte species.
Culture[]
Plants usually require shade and varies in temperature requirements depending on the species. Some species can tolerate full sunlight. 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 after the flowers which turns with after blooming for a period of time.
Synonyms[]
Cephalantheropsis Guillaumin 1960
Hecabe Raf. 1838
Limatodis Lindley 1825
Pachyne Salisb. 1812
Pesomeria Lindl. 1838
Tankervillia Link 1829
Species[]
Phaius australis F.Muell., (1858).
Phaius baconii J.J.Wood & Shim in C.L.Chan. & al., (1994).