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Brace's Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis braceana

High-elevation Phalaenopsis from Yunnan, China, occurring around 2600-3200 m on mossy trunks in cold cloud forest. Leaves are short and coriaceous; flowers are yellow to orange-brown with red markings. Thrives in cool to cold orchidarium conditions with high humidity, low light and frequent fine watering.

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Growing profile

At a glance

Plant type
orchid
Size
small 8–15cm
Light
Shade
Humidity
75%–95%

Native context

Where it belongs

Countries
China
Ecosystems
Cloud forest, Moist forest, Temperate forest, Temperate rainforest, Wet forest
Elevation
Montane (1,000–2,000 m)
Flowering
Spring

About this plant

High-elevation Phalaenopsis from Yunnan, China, occurring around 2600-3200 m on mossy trunks in cold cloud forest. Leaves are short and coriaceous; flowers are yellow to orange-brown with red markings. Thrives in cool to cold orchidarium conditions with high humidity, low light and frequent fine watering.

Stable BJURNY record: tx_3c3f0cb868784bf7976d