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Rhynchostylis coelestis is an species in the genus Rhynchostylis.
Description[]
Plant blooms from summer to fall with many 2 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in the lowland forest of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam at elevations of 0 to 700 meters
Culture[]
Plants are best grown hanged in baskets and on mounted and require moderate sun light and cool to warm temperatures. If hunged the roots must be watered frequently. Plants should be grown in media that is well drained such as tree fern fibers (for small plants), medium fir bark, or sphagnum moss.
Variants[]
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Rhynchostylis coelestis var. alba | Sepals, petals, and lip are white. |
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Rhynchostylis coelestis variant | Sepals and petals are white with purple edges, and lip are purple. |
Naming[]
Common Names: The Sky-Blue Rhynchostylis
Synonyms[]
- *Saccolabium coeleste Rchb. f. 1885
- Vanda pseudo-coerulescens Guillaumin 1830