Phalaenopsis japonica (Rchb.f.) Kocyan & Schuit.

 Phalaenopsis japonica (Rchb.f.) Kocyan & Schuit., Phytotaxa 161(1): 67 (2014).

Phalaenopsis japonica (Rchb.f.) Kocyan & Schuit., Photos by Gerrit Verhellen

its native range is China (W. Yunnan, Zhejiang), Korea (Jeollanam-do), S. Central & S. Japan to Nansei-shoto

Synonyms:

Aerides japonica Rchb.f.

Hygrochilus japonica (Rchb.f.) M.H.Li, Z.J.Liu & S.R.Lan

Sedirea japonica (Rchb.f.) Garay & H.R.Sweet

English name:

The Japan Phalaenopsis

Japan name:

Nago-ran - In China E Ji LanHancock's Dendrobium 

Flower Size:

3.0 cm.

Distribution:

China South-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto.

Ecological:

In open subtropical forests or cliffs along valleys at elevations of 600 to 1400 m.

Culture:

Temperature:

Intermediate.

Light:

Intermediate.

Water-Humidity:

Year around watering. Humidity 50-70%.

Fertilizer:

Timed-release fertilizer may be applied semi-annually. If liquid fertilizer is used, apply half-strength every other watering during the warmer months.

Potting:

Medium should contain some moisture. Do not allow to dry out because shriveled leaves and lost roots indicate a plant that cannot recover. Pot culture best if you are unable to keep a mounted plant carefully watered. Treat as Phalaenopsis. 

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