This beautiful Australian species can tolerate the heat of summer and the cool of winter. The flower spikes emerge in January and bloom anywhere from February to April, lasting 2 to 3 months. The fragrance is pleasantly similar to honey! The flowers of this species show slight variation, from a light pink lip to mottled in dark purple or crimson.
Grow in bright light and water as the mix approaches dryness. Then, starting in late November introduce this orchid into a cooler temperature rest period for the winter, allowing it to dry for a few days between watering. This cool dry rest is critical for successful flowering in spring.
