Yellowspike Orchid

At maturity, this species reaches approximately Typically reaches 30-60 cm, presenting Long, narrow, strap-like green leaves, often arching along with Yellow flowers with spiky appearance, blooms primarily during spring to early summer, followed by Produces capsule-type fruits containing numerous tiny seeds. These features are supported by a reliable Well-developed, fibrous roots adapted to epiphytic growth, ensuring stability and sustained growth.

Native to Southeast Asia, including areas of Indonesia and Malaysia, Yellowspike Orchid thrives in Tropical forests, often found growing on tree trunks or in humid environments at elevations around Prefer elevations from 300 to 1,500 meters. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zone 10-11. Whether grown indoor, in a curated garden or a more natural setting, its ecological requirements help maintain its vigor over time.

You can use our free plant identify app PlantPlants to chose the best spot for Yellowspike Orchid, This plant prefers Prefers bright, indirect light; some direct morning sun is beneficial and flourishes in Well-draining orchid potting mix with a soil pH of about 5.5 6.5.

Yellowspike Orchid needs watering,Moderate; allow plant media to dry slightly between waterings, guided by PlantPlants app, You can get plants daily watering schedule. to maintain Prefers consistently moist, but not soggy conditions, ensure steady hydration. Applying water through Water thoroughly and allow excess to drain supports even distribution and helps prevent overwatering or dryness.

Yellowspike Orchid performs best within 15 C to 30 C (59 F to 86 F). Its ideal growth occurs at around 20 C to 25 C (68 F to 77 F), though it tolerates ranges from 10 C to 35 C (50 F to 95 F). Additionally, maintaining Prefers high humidity levels around 60-80% encourages healthy foliage and overall plant vigor.

Feeding with Balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g., 30-10-10) at the recommended Seasonal Application Frequency on PlantPlants App keeps nutrients balanced. Incorporating Fresh sphagnum moss or bark can be added to improve aeration enhances soil structure and fertility, while staying alert to Yellowing of leaves, poor growth helps you adjust care as needed to maintain optimal plant health.

Regular attention ensures this plant’s beauty and longevity. After flowering for Remove spent flower stalks and any dead or yellowing leaves tidies its appearance, while Every 1-2 years or when the potting medium breaks down may be necessary as it grows, requiring a Increase pot size when plant outgrows its current container increase and a fresh Commercial orchid mix or a blend of bark, perlite, and peat. for Staking or Support. May require support when flowering due to the weight of blooms.

During Limited dormancy; relatively active year-round, growth may slow and some Minimal leaf drop; may exhibit occasional leaf yellowing can occur. For those looking to propagate, consider Division of rhizomes or by seeds and provide Requires a suitable media and sterile conditions for seed propagation when starting from seed. If using cuttings, follow Cuttings from healthy pseudobulbs can be rooted in moist orchid mix to ensure successful rooting and healthy new plants.

our free plant identify and care app PlantPlants can help you diagnosisYellowspike Orchid problems.Though generally robust, keep watch for Aphids, scale, spider mites and remain vigilant against Root rot, fungal infections. Implementing Regularly inspect plants and maintain proper watering practices and applying Insecticidal soap for pests; improve airflow and reduce moisture for diseases when issues arise will help sustain the plant thriving.

This plant pairs nicely with Other epiphytic orchids and ferns and shows None documented, making it a flexible choice for various Ideal for tropical gardens and indoor plant collections.

the Edible Parts: Not consumed. Toxicty of Yellowspike Orchid, Non-toxic. learning about its N/A, N/A, and N/A can be intriguing for culinary explorers. Some traditions highlight its Some species in the genus are used in traditional medicine, but specific uses for C. flaccida are not well-documented or note its Appreciated in orchid collections for ornamental value.

With an Not assessed, proper Habitat preservation and cultivation in botanical gardens