Arachnis
Genus
Also called Arachnanthe, Arrhynchium, Armodorum
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“These tropical orchids are prized by collectors for their unique appearance” — How to Grow Arachnis — LizPlants
“Sun: Bright indirect light, 2000-3000 lux; morning sun beneficial, afternoon shade in very hot climates” — How to Grow Arachnis — LizPlants
“Water: Keep substrate moist but not waterlogged; water 2-3 times weekly during growing season, reduce in winter; high humidity (60-80%) essential; water early morning to allow foliage to dry” — How to Grow Arachnis — LizPlants
“pH: 5.5-6.5” — How to Grow Arachnis — LizPlants
“Zones 10b-11; requires warm greenhouse or controlled tropical environment year-round” — How to Grow Arachnis — LizPlants
“Spacing: 12-18 inches” — How to Grow Arachnis — LizPlants
“flowers typically cream, yellow, or spotted with red-brown” — How to Grow Arachnis — LizPlants
“Common Pests: Spider mites (Tetranychus spp.), Mealybugs (Planococcus spp.), Scale insects (Diaspididae family), Thrips (Thripidae family), Orchid weevil (Orchidophilus spp.)” — How to Grow Arachnis — LizPlants
“Plant with: Vanda orchids, Dendrobium orchids, Ascocentrum orchids, Tropical ferns, Epiphytic bromeliads” — How to Grow Arachnis — LizPlants
“Avoid planting near: Plants requiring cool conditions, Dry-climate plants, Moisture-sensitive plants, Plants requiring low humidity” — How to Grow Arachnis — LizPlants
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 1 source page, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian