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Orchids Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Phalaenopsis boulbetii

A small lithophytic moth orchid endemic to Cambodia, described only recently. It grows in colonies of 5–10 plants on rocks along rivers at low elevation, at Kirirom (about 200 m) and Phnom Kulen (about 450 m). Grow it warm and bright, with a lighter-watered dry season.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Lithophytic on riverside rocks; a Kirirom label records colonies of 5–10 plants on rocks at the river's edge.

Recorded at about 200 m (Kirirom) and 450 m (Phnom Kulen).

Cambodia

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.