Phalaenopsis honghenensis

A miniature Phalaenopsis of section Aphyllae from southern Yunnan and northern Vietnam. It has one or two small, purple-spotted leaves, which it may drop in the dry season, and flat, warty green roots that do most of its photosynthesis. Short racemes carry 3–6 flowers, 2.9 cm across, that range from rose-pink to pale green with a purple lip. It grows on oak bark in montane forest at about 1350–2200 m, so it needs cool nights, a mount and a drier, cooler winter.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry

Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

It grows on tree bark, including oak (Quercus) bark, in montane forest and mixed forest, and occasionally on rocky slopes. It is a twig and trunk epiphyte whose roots lie flat against the bark.

Flora of China gives about 2000 m. Herbarium records range from 1350 m to 2200 m.

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🔒 Growing it like that

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✓ 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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