Velvet orchids (Luisia)

Velvet orchids

Orchids in the genus velvet orchids are epiphytic or lithophytic, monopodial herbs with long, fibrous stems and thick, more or less flattened roots. A large number of cylinder-shaped, narrow leathery leaves are arranged along the stems. Up to ten resupinate, usually small, fleshy flowers are arranged on a short, thickened flowering stem and open sporadically. The labellum is large and fleshy with an upper epichile separated by a groove from the lower concave hypochile. There are about forty species found from tropical and subtropical Asia to the Western Pacific.

Scientific classification

Genus

Velvet orchids (Luisia)

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Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Slim leaf hairpin Orchid

Care Guide for Velvet orchids

Every week

Water

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Velvet orchids prefers high humidity and consistent moisture, thriving with weekly watering. Typically grown indoors, they require stable conditions similar to their rainforest origins as epiphytes, highlighting the need for an environment that mimics their natural habitat for optimal growth.

Propagation: Propagation of velvet orchids primarily involves division and keiki development on flower spikes. Success depends on bright indirect light, warmth, and high humidity. Key steps include selecting a healthy plant, sterilizing tools, dividing at the rhizome, using fungicide, and maintaining optimal conditions for growth.

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