Anoectochilus sikkimensis

2025-11-12T16:34:45+01:00

Price: 29.00

Anoectochilus sikkimensis at a glance:

Anoectochilus sikkimensis is a terrestrial jewel orchid grown for deep crimson velvety leaves threaded with metallic golden veins, making it more of a foliage specimen than a flower plant in cultivation. It comes from cool, humid Himalayan forest floors, so it performs best in controlled conditions such as orchidariums, terrariums, or cabinets where humidity stays high and temperatures remain moderate rather than hot.

Use a soft, moisture-retentive but airy substrate with sphagnum, bark, and humus, keep the root zone evenly moist, and provide bright but filtered light without direct sun. Slow growth is normal, and the plant responds best to stability, gentle airflow, and cool nights that preserve the depth of the red tones and the fine golden tracery.