Polystachya lawrenceana

Polystachya lawrenceana is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Polystachya.

Description

Plant blooms in the summer with ten 2.2 cm wide flowers.

Distribution

Plants are found growing on rock faces in the Zomba Plateau in Southern Malawi at elevations of 1350 to 1600 meters

Culture

Plants should be grown in fine fir bark or in sphagnum moss with moderate light and warm temperatures. Plants can also be mounted. Water regularly during the summer. Reduce watering during the winter and water about every two weeks.

Naming

Common Names: Lawrence's Polystachya