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Orchid Rhyncostylis Retusa:
It is a distinctive evergreen flowering plant.
It is one of the best perennial flowering plants.
It is most popular decorative flowering plant.
It is extremely beautiful flowering plant.

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Orchid Rhyncostylis Retusa is a plant of genus that is characterized by extremely beautiful flowers. It is categorized under family Orchidaceae and native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions of Asia and Australia such as the Himalayas and the Phillipines. Orchids have around 30000 species, most of its vivid varieties are found in Asia’s Himalayan region.

Orchid Rhyncostylis Retusa
Height : 6 to 12 inch
Potting Medium : Soil mix
Pot Type : 4 inch pot

Orchids are populare for their beautiful flowers and aesthetic qualities, they are used as decorative plants in homes, offices, and public places. Most people admire them for their beautiful exotic appearance, some have found medicinal implications for them too, Orchid is believed to possess medicinal properties that can help treat cancer, strengthen the immune system, improve eyesight, curing sore throat, diarrhea, and gum disease.

Orchid Rhyncostylis Retusa Introduction

Orchids are an ever-popular indoor potted plant and adapt to different types of environments which is one of the reasons they are popular and so easy to maintain. Except for areas with extreme hot or cold weather, Orchids practically grow everywhere in the world. Though there are hundreds of varieties of Orchids, overwhelming majority are one of two varieties below:

Phalaenops is also known as moth orchids, these orchid plants have round flowers usually white, purple or pink, or some combination with a pronounced lip that grow on a single tall stalk arising from a whorl of fleshy, oval leaves.

Dendrobium, also called cane orchids, they have smaller flowers of typically white or purple color that grow in rows on stalks that arise from thick canes. Dendrobium leaves are narrow and emerge from the sides of the cane.

Orchid Rhyncostylis Retusa Care

Use good drainage orchid potting mix and keep it lightly moist.
This is a shade loving plant, keep it in bright indirect sun light.
Spray water on it thoroughly every day in summer and moderately in winters.
Avoid over-watering as this may tend to turn leaves yellow and root-rot.
Fertilize it with a orchid fertilizers every month for better flowering.
It loves moderate warmer conditions and thrives in temperature range 16 – 32 C.
Keep it at airy place with good ventilation and use orchid pots.
Don’t place it where it will get cold drafts, heating vents or direct sunlight.
Provide a mild, warm and somewhat humid environment, blooms will last for weeks.

WHAT TO DO?

  • Every plant has different type of light, feed and water requirements.
  • Most of the plants like moderate watering, let the couple of inch at surface dry before watering again.
  • Some plants require frequent feeding but most, once in a year, feed the plant at beginning of spring.
  • Repot the plant every couple of years in slightly bigger container.

WHAT NOT TO DO?

  • Avoid frequent watering in winters, it will kill the plant.
  • Avoid temperature shocks like taking it suddenly indoors or outdoors.
  • Avoid partial watering and use water sprayers to water equally in all directions.
  • Avoid repotting plants in large containers, most of the plants likes to be in groups.
  • Avoid over fertilizing, quantity depends on NPK ingredients but plants do need not more than a spoon.

COMMON UNDERSTANDING

Plants are living creatures require a little sensitivity towards them, following common instructions are helpful for keeping them happy:
  • Dig around the root zone with your fingers to a depth of 2-3' for small plants and water generously when the soil feels dry to the touch.
  • Use a balanced fertilizer i.e., 10-10-10, 14-14-14 (Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)) food with micro-nutrients.
  • Be observant of the changes in plant vigor and growth, plants are more susceptible to disease and pests if they are weakened through poor maintenance.
  • It is good to make it a practice to inspect plants progress so you can spot systems of disease or insect infestations well in advance of any serious problem.
  • Pruning is required at times for plant health and aesthetics, as a general note remove the damaged leaves and branches as soon as those are noticed to avoid infections.

SHIPPING

  • We deliver living items only in Delhi NCR.
  • We ship non living items to all over India.
  • Plants images are for recognition purpose only.
  • Actual size may vary as natural plants grow their ways.
  • Orders which are not processed can be cancelled on request.
  • We reserve right of cancelling any order without intimation.
Normal Delivery (1-15 Working Days)
  • Living items are delivered door step by our staff.
  • Non living items are shipped via reliable couriers.
  • Living and non living items are dispatched within 1 to 15 days.
Store Pickup
  • Items purchased with the local pick up can be picked from our store at Gurgaon.
  • Items can be delivered by us with minimum delivery charges.
Shipping Charges
  • Heavy plants above 20kg weight can be purchased with store pickup.
  • Please contact us for more information.

1 review for Orchid Rhyncostylis Retusa

  1. Dr. Nisha Bhardwaj (Reviewer)

    Orchid Rhyncostylis Retusa

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