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Asian Ghost Orchid
Chiloschista usneoides
Cool-growing leafless Chiloschista from montane forests of the western and eastern Himalayas and northern Thailand, typically at 1600 to 1700 m. Plants form pendent curtains of roots that carry many pale green flowers with white lips and a sweet fragrance. Needs bright filtered light, very high humidity and cool to intermediate temperatures.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- orchid
- Size
- small 8–15cm
- Light
- Bright Indirect
- Humidity
- 75%–95%
Native context
Where it belongs
- Countries
- Bhutan, India, Nepal, Thailand
- Ecosystems
- Cloud forest, Moist forest, Temperate forest, Temperate rainforest, Wet forest
- Elevation
- Montane (1,000–2,000 m)
- Flowering
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
About this plant
Cool-growing leafless Chiloschista from montane forests of the western and eastern Himalayas and northern Thailand, typically at 1600 to 1700 m. Plants form pendent curtains of roots that carry many pale green flowers with white lips and a sweet fragrance. Needs bright filtered light, very high humidity and cool to intermediate temperatures.
Stable BJURNY record: tx_ff644a5be6724643aa33