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Eriaxis rigida
Caledonian Orchid
Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
76
Observations
39
Description
Source: leafsnapEriaxis is a monotypic genus of orchids (family Orchidaceae) belonging to the subfamily Vanilloideae. The sole species is Eriaxis rigida, endemic to New Caledonia. Its closest relative is Clematepistephium, also endemic to New Caledonia.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light null
Ideal: null
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity normal (40-60%)
This plant will thrive in moderate humidity, which is probably the level in your home. However, misting it a few times a week can be very beneficial. Make sure the room has good ventilation.
Humidity: normal (40-60%)
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Eriaxis
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
Tags (2)
Common Names (1)
en Caledonian Orchid