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Apostasia

Genus

Also called Adactylus, Mesodactylis, Neumayera, Niemeyera

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Apostasia
Photo: Nathaniel Wolff Wallich · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typeterrestrial orchid

“Apostasia wallichii is a rare terrestrial orchid” — How to Grow Apostasia Wallichii — LizPlants

LightBright indirect light, 50-70% shade

“Sun: Bright indirect light, 50-70% shade; dappled sunlight similar to forest understory conditions” — How to Grow Apostasia Wallichii — LizPlants

WaterKeep soil consistently moist during growing season but never waterlogged; reduce watering in dormancy period.

“Water: Keep soil consistently moist during growing season but never waterlogged; reduce watering in dormancy period.” — How to Grow Apostasia Wallichii — LizPlants

Hardiness zones10b-11

“Thrives in warm tropical zones 10b-11” — How to Grow Apostasia Wallichii — LizPlants

Spacing12 in

“Spacing: 12 inches” — How to Grow Apostasia Wallichii — LizPlants

Height16–24 in

“It grows to a height of 0.4–0.6 meters” — Apostasia (Apostasia ramifera) - Plant Care Guide | Plantory

Toxicitynot toxic

“is not toxic” — Apostasia (Apostasia ramifera) - Plant Care Guide | Plantory

Pestsspider mites, mealybugs, scale insects, fungal rot, root rot

“Common Pests: Spider mites (Tetranychidae family), Mealybugs (Pseudococcidae family), Scale insects (Coccoidea superfamily), Fungal rot (various Pythium and Phytophthora species), Root rot from overwatering” — How to Grow Apostasia Wallichii — LizPlants

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