Ascocentrum miniatum
$14.00
On offer is a seedling tube stock
Ascocentrum miniatum is a compact, epiphytic orchid species known for its brilliant orange flowers and ease of cultivation, now reclassified as Vanda miniata.
🌿 Botanical Overview
Current Name: Vanda miniata (formerly Ascocentrum miniatum)
Synonyms: Gastrochilus miniatus, Saccolabium miniatum
Described by: (Lindley) Schlechter in 1913
Native Range: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Java, and the Philippines
🌸 Plant Characteristics
Growth Habit: Miniature monopodial orchid with a thick, upright stem.
Leaves: Rigid, dark green, V-shaped, about 4–5 inches long.
Inflorescence: Upright spikes up to 25 cm (10 inches), emerging from between the leaves.
Flowers: Colour Bright orange to red orange with a yellow-orange lip.
Size: About 1.2 cm (½ inch) across.
Bloom Count: 30+ flowers per spike.
Bloom Season: Mainly spring to early summer but can flower year-round in ideal conditions.
🌞 Cultivation Tips
Light: Medium to bright indirect light (around 2000–3000 foot-candles).
Temperature: Intermediate to warm (18–30°C).
Humidity: 50–70% with good air circulation.
Watering: Allow roots to dry slightly between waterings; prefers daily misting in hot weather. Mounting: Thrives mounted on slabs or in baskets with coarse bark or sphagnum moss.
🌱 Notable Traits
Drought Tolerant: Adapted to dry deciduous forests.
Display Value: Excellent for compact spaces and orchid displays due to its vivid colour and dense flowering.
Common Confusion: Often mistaken for Ascocentrum garayi, which has slightly different floral morphology.