Cyrtorchis chailluana x sib 4in

Very similar to Angraecum but remains separate due to flower morphology. White curly flowers with long spurs are produced and have a sweet night fragrance. This orchid grows vertically and will bunch out but is on the more compact side. Flowers are smaller and more spindly with downward drooping petals. 

Photos are of a very mature plant. The one being offered is young but is blooming size. Unless stated, orchids will not arrive in spike or bloom. 

CYRTORCHIS CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Coarse mix, baskets, or mounted with sphagnum. Repot every 1-2 years as the media breaks down. If mounted, they need daily watering in hot months. 

Light: Medium-bright indirect light. Will thrive in any bright indirect window but prefers some shade in unobstructed South and West facing windows. Protect leaves from direct sun exposure especially if humidity is low.

Water: Water frequently in hot months when media has reached dry. These prefer a quick wet to dry cycle and roots will not tolerate staying wet for too long. From Fall-early Spring watering should be scaled back to accommodate the dry rest period. High humidity during the hot months will help prevent the media from drying out too quickly. Water at the base of the plant to prevent crown rot.

Temp: Cool-warm (50F min night, 90F max day). 

Humidity: 40-70%, likes higher humidity in hot months with good air circulation and lower humidity in the cold months.

Fertilizing: Light feeding year round. 1/4 strength urea-free fertilizer, every other watering as new roots and leaves emerge. Run clean room temperature tap water through the pot once monthly to prevent salt buildup. Decrease fertilizing to every 3rd-4th watering or less if leaf burning is observed.

Photo credit: By Wilferd Duckitt from Darling, South Africa - Cyrtorchis chailluana, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42036224