Phaius australis
LESSER SWAMP ORCHID, SOUTHERN SWAMP ORCHID
Orchidaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen orchid

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.75m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

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Pruning: Remove spent flowers & leaves as they form.

Fertilising: Use a specialised orchid fertiliser according to manufacturer's directions.

 
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Phaius australis
LESSER SWAMP ORCHID, SOUTHERN SWAMP ORCHID
Orchidaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen orchid

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.75m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in crimson, white & brown

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & bush designs

Uses: accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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