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Anoectochilus setaceus

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
an-oh-ek-to-KY-lus se-TAY-see-us
Description

Bristly Anoectochilus is an epiphytic orchid native to Indonesia.

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Tags:
#houseplant#container plant#epiphytic#interiorscape#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
 
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Drawing Edwards's Botanical Register, Public Domain Mark 1.0
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#houseplant#container plant#epiphytic#interiorscape#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Anoectochilus
    Species:
    setaceus
    Family:
    Orchidaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Indonesia
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Epiphyte
    Houseplant
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Soil Texture:
    High Organic Matter
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Black
    Green
    Purple/Lavender
    Leaf Feel:
    Velvety
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Leaf Shape:
    Subcordate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Velvety dark green with lime veining with purple-black on the undersides.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No