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Microsaccus affinis
Microsaccus affinis
Miniature Asian epiphyte from humid forests in Java and surrounding regions, where it grows on twigs and small branches roughly between 600-1200 m. Forms tiny mats of roots and leaves that produce delicate, starry white flowers in partial shade. In cultivation it prefers warm-intermediate temperatures, high humidity, frequent light watering and medium light levels.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- orchid
- Size
- mini 4–8cm
- Light
- Indirect
- Humidity
- 70%–95%
Native context
Where it belongs
- Countries
- Indonesia
- Ecosystems
- Rainforest, Wet forest
- Elevation
- Lowland (0–500 m), Submontane (500–1,000 m)
- Flowering
- Spring
About this plant
Miniature Asian epiphyte from humid forests in Java and surrounding regions, where it grows on twigs and small branches roughly between 600-1200 m. Forms tiny mats of roots and leaves that produce delicate, starry white flowers in partial shade. In cultivation it prefers warm-intermediate temperatures, high humidity, frequent light watering and medium light levels.
Stable BJURNY record: tx_c3880667e2ba4594924b