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Ghost Orchids (Dendrophylax D. lindenii)

The Ghost Orchid is a rare and spectacular Orchid suited to a terrarium environment. These beautiful plants are rare and hard to source, but well worth the effort thanks to their impressive flower display.

How to Care for Ghost Orchids in Terrariums

A little bit about Ghost Orchids

The Ghost Orchid is a rare and spectacular Orchid suited to a terrarium environment. These beautiful plants are rare and hard to source, but well worth the effort thanks to their impressive flower display.

Family: Orchidaceae

Origin: Cuba and the flooded forests of South Florida

Type: Orchid

Growth Habbit: Leafless, with roots that grow up to 50cm long.

Suitable Terrarium: open-terrarium-plants,closed-terrarium-plants

Flower: Produces 1 to 10 fragrant flowers opening one at a time. White in colour, 3 to 4 cm wide.

How to grow and care for Ghost Orchids in Terrariums

Ghost Orchids are a great terrarium plant if you can get your hands on one. Many terrarium owners will grow Ghost Orchids from seed, or purchase them from a reputable grower. The key to growing Ghost Orchids in terrariums is high humidity and a consistent temperature of 70 to 80 degrees (F). Ghost Orchids don’t like to dry out and dislike too much air movement, making them the perfect terrarium plant. Always water with the purest water you can find.

Ideal Lighting Conditions for Ghost Orchids:

Bright, indirect light

Ideal Temperatue Conditions for Ghost Orchids:

21-26.667°C or 70-80°F

Ideal Watering Conditions for Ghost Orchids:

Keep moist, using distilled water.

Ideal Humidity Conditions for Ghost Orchids:

70-80%

Where to buy Ghost Orchids:

Local nurseries, terrarium stores, and online marketplaces are a great place to find terrarium plants and Ghost Orchids.

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