What kind of growing environment does the octopus orchid like?
The octopus orchid is a typical orchid-family plant. It gets its name because its unique flower shape resembles a small octopus of the sea king type, but the varieties are rare and it is seldom seen in ordinary homes. It appears in all kinds of horticultural exhibitions and is highly favored!
Other names for the octopus orchid
Scallop orchid
Habits of the octopus orchid
The octopus orchid is an epiphytic orchid with extremely high ornamental value. It has pseudobulbs, and its flowers open in succession, with a flowering period lasting as long as four to five months.
It is mainly distributed in Central America, the West Indies, Colombia, the US state of Florida and other places.
It grows in forests at an altitude of 2000 m and can adapt to a cool, shady environment.
During the growing period it needs sufficient moisture. The suitable growing temperature is 15~35°C, and in winter it must not drop below 8°C.
The flower language of the octopus orchid
Its shape resembles an octopus, symbolizing - swimming among a myriad of flowers