Chiloschista parishii - Thai ghost orchid

Chiloschista parishii - Thai ghost orchidBlooming size with many in spike at this time. Chiloschista is comprised of 18 species with most considered intermediate to warm growing types. They are leafless orchids whose roots have developed the ability to photosynthesize and sustain the plant and its flowering cycles. They do best mounted to very aerated slats as they appreciate humidity, but also need to dry out between waterings. These are well grown plants with abundant roots and many are

warm-hot growing species

Expect some variation — the beauty of a seedling population

Last photo is representative of size of plants offered

Supplement with calcium

and can even serve as a basket for vandas

It offers the best of both parents

identifying

The pseudobulbs are about 2" tall and densely clustered

the flowers are unmistakeable

This is a water soluble fertilizer that is easy to dilute and apply to your plants

Other divisions have been potted in 4

Some divisions mounted on plastic slabs and have completed their blooming cycle for this 2025 season