Spider orchid native in Australia

[Brisbanite]

This is a cutting given to me. Anyone have 1 growing. I presume it is like a Terete Vanda in it's culture.

[terra_australis]

Native?

I think that is an Arachnis - what are known as spider orchids in SE Asia, not to be confused with our native ground orchids commonly called Spider orchids (genus Caladenia, Petalochilus, Arachnorchis etc.)

I believe you are correct in that they would grow similarly to Vandas.

[orchids4me]

Originally Posted by terra_australis

Native?

I think that is an Arachnis - what are known as spider orchids in SE Asia, not to be confused with our native ground orchids commonly called Spider orchids (genus Caladenia, Petalochilus, Arachnorchis etc.)

I believe you are correct in that they would grow similarly to Vandas.

You are correct if its Arachnis (I use to have one)

[vanessa]

That looks like the vanilla orchid to me.

[Brisbanite]

Originally Posted by terra_australis

Native?

I think that is an Arachnis - what are known as spider orchids in SE Asia, not to be confused with our native ground orchids commonly called Spider orchids (genus Caladenia, Petalochilus, Arachnorchis etc.)

I believe you are correct in that they would grow similarly to Vandas.

Thanks Dan, at least now I can look up this orchid's culture.

[terra_australis]

I'm just going by the "spider orchid" label you gave it though... It does look like one but that's no guarantee.

[berniep]

G'Day Brisbanite

Looks more like a Epidendrum (crucifix) orchid to me, but may be wrong.

Cheers
Bernie

[terra_australis]

I was thinking that too but Epis don't usually put out aerial roots so high up like that.

[vanessa]

Vanilla Orchids do put out aerial roots as they grow longer and they use the roots to cling to something as they grow. Sure looks like one to me!

[lmartiny]

I'm with Bernie. Looks like an Epi to me. I have some that put out roots like that. I plant them in soil. I put several radicans in the ground over a year ago to form a row and they are doing well and spiking.

[Brisbanite]

Originally Posted by lmartiny

I'm with Bernie. Looks like an Epi to me. I have some that put out roots like that. I plant them in soil. I put several radicans in the ground over a year ago to form a row and they are doing well and spiking.

Arachnis.jpg

I have attached a photo of an Epidendrum along side my "mystical" orchid. Comparing the 2, I would say not an Epidendrum. I will have to wait for a flower

[tansyflower]

It is probably arachnis flos-aeris (sold as spider orchid).

There is a guy that sells a heap at the Caboolture Markets.

I have one, but have never had it reflower.

[Brisbanite]

Originally Posted by tansyflower

It is probably arachnis flos-aeris (sold as spider orchid).

Hi Tansy, thank you for that. I will just have to see what the flower is like. There is a shoot coming out near the top. I know they are supposed to have lots of direct sun, water, and not too much fertilizer (unlike Vandas).
Does the Caboolture markets have good orchids for sale?

[tansyflower]

The market used to have a lot more orchids for sale, but one of the best sellers recently stopped selling. It still has some, although most are just resellers. If you like a variety of plants, then they have some great stuff there, such as broms, the occassional hoya, and garden plants.

I was there yesterday, and got a large mystery ground orchid for $8 (along with a heap of other stuff). Will have to wait til it flowers to see what it is. Looks like a calanthe.

However, if you like species stuff, try Robert Trost's Strawberry farm, which is off the highway just north of Caboolture.

[Brisbanite]

Thanks Tansy, yes I have been to the Strawberry Farm at Elimbah. He does have some great orchids. Will post the flower on mine, when it debuts.

[lmartiny]

Hi Tansy. Nice to see you.

[tansyflower]

Hi Lynn,

Nice to see you again, too. I have been on occasionally, but haven't posted much lately.