ON THIS PLANT
A note from PlantMom
Cheirostylis montana is generally resistant to disease and is affected by relatively few insect pests. Its care is considered difficult because it needs a high-humidity yet well-ventilated environment with few harmful pathogens. Overwatering can cause root rot. While anyone can grow Cheirostylis montana, keeping it healthy and inducing it to flower again requires more cultivation experience.
— PlantMom
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Cheirostylis
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Native Area
- Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vanuatu, Thailand
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Mermaid’s tail
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