Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Pholidota articulata

Pholidota articulata Lindl. 1828

Common Name: The Articulated Pholidota

Distribution & Occurrence:

Eastern Himalayas to peninsular Malaysia usually seen at altitudes of 300 meters to 2000 meters

Pholidata articulata is used in Ayurveda for treating stomachache, toothache

The Plant

Cool to hot growing medium size epiphyte. New pseudobulbs arise from the apex of last years mature pseudo bulbs

Inflorescence is 6 to 11 inches with broad and brownish floral bracts. Flowers are mild musky fragrance.

Flowers once year during spring/summer.


Cultural Requirements and Nutrition

Grown in partial shade to moderate lights. prefers to be mounted. Water and fertilize during active growth and reduce watering and fertilization during winter rest.

I have mounted mine in a piece of hard wood and fertilize and water regularly during growth stage

Pest and Diseases

No specific pests or disease

Hybrids

No registered hybrids


Bloomed in Jun 2014








Thankful and grateful to my friend Arwan for sharing his beautiful plant with me.

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