Pouched orchid (Robiquetia)

Pouched orchid

Orchids in the genus pouched orchid are epiphytic, monopodial herbs with pendulous, fibrous, sometimes branching stems and many smooth roots. The leaves are arranged in two ranks and are thick and leathery, oblong to elliptic, with a divided, asymmetrical, tip. Many small, densely crowded flowers are arranged on a pendulous flowering stem that emerges from a leaf axil. There are about eighty species found from tropical and subtropical Asia to the Western Pacific.

Scientific classification

Genus

Pouched orchid (Robiquetia)

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Perennial

Lifespan

Evergreen

Leaf type

Species

Big ladder orchid

Care Guide for Pouched orchid

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Pouched orchid thrives in humid, stable environments with consistent moisture. It requires weekly watering for optimal growth and exhibits moderate drought tolerance. Typically grown indoors to maintain controlled humidity, pouched orchid is favored as an ornamental plant in indoor settings.

Propagation: Propagation of pouched orchid involves seed sowing, division, and tissue culture, requiring bright indirect light, stable warmth, and high humidity. Use orchid-specific soil or mounts. Key steps include surface-sowing seeds, dividing clumps during repotting, and utilizing sterilized explants for tissue culture in controlled conditions.

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