Habitat and Location:
Octarrhena angraecoides, a species found across southeast Asia from Sumatra to New Guinea and even Vanuatu, is from a rarely seen genus in cultivation. Found growing on tree trunks and branches in moss higher in the mountains in the cloud forests.
 
Description and Key Features:
Octarrhena angraecoides is a striking small orchid, with yellow flowers along its rachis. The stems eventually measure up to 14 cm although are generally much shorter. The leaves measure 2 cm long and 0.3 cm wide. This plant is meticulously grown on a mount, this flowering-size specimen promises to be a distinctive addition to your greenhouse, terrarium, paludarium or indoor space. This species is particularly amenable to terrariums.
 
Care Instructions:
Grow Octarrhena angraecoides on a mount to prevent roots rotting, ensuring sufficient air movement, especially in humidity above 80%. Provide moderate light for growth and flowers, spray mounts every day to mimic natural moisture conditions. Be careful not to let water stay in the crown of the plant or its leaf axils. Increase watering frequency during warmer weather and maintain an intermediate greenhouse/terrarium with night temperatures of 14-20 degrees and daytime temperatures of 22-31 degrees. Suitable for indoor growth with ample light, and consistent but less watering schedules. Indoor plants need to be in a terrarium.
 
Specifications:
 
Plant Size: Flowering size, grown on a mount.
Family: Orchidaceae
Plant Passport: A Octarrhena angraecoides B 140084 c 12065 d GB