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Description
Gastrochilus bellinusGastrochilus bellinus (Rchb. f.) Kuntze is a warm to cool growing, monopodial epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia including southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It grows in dense, mossy forests at elevations around 600 1700 meters above sea level. Features: The plant has a short to mediumlength stem carrying typically 6 8 narrowly oblanceolate, falcate (curved) leaves with an unequal, shallowly bifid apex. Its flowering is from
Gastrochilus bellinus (Rchb.f.) Kuntze is a warm-to-cool growing, monopodial epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia — including southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It grows in dense, mossy forests at elevations around 600-1700 meters above sea level.
Features:
The plant has a short to medium‐length stem carrying typically 6-8 narrowly oblanceolate, falcate (curved) leaves with an unequal, shallowly bifid apex. Its flowering is from late winter to spring, producing a very short, erect, sub-orbicular inflorescence bearing 2-7 fragrant, waxy flowers held close to the base of the plant in clusters. Flowers are approximately 3.0-3.3 cm in diameter, with sepals and petals pale yellow marked with burgundy/brown spots; the lip (labellum) is white with pink or purple fringed margin.
Care Tips:
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Light: Provide bright but indirect light. Filtered or morning sun is good. Avoid harsh midday sun which can burn foliage.
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Temperature: Performs best in intermediate to warm conditions. Cooler nights are tolerated. Keep away from frost.
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Humidity & Airflow: High humidity is beneficial. Ensure good air circulation to avoid fungal issues, especially since flowers and leaves are waxy and can hold moisture.
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Watering: Keep the roots or medium moist. This species does not like being allowed to dry out completely. Regular watering, especially during growth/flowering season.
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Substrate / Mounting: Grows well mounted (on bark or wood) or in potting medium that’s loose and well-draining (moss + bark etc.). Mounting helps mimic its natural epiphytic habitat.
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