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Anoectochilus 'Silver Silk'
A compact jewel orchid selected for its dark, velvety foliage marked with fine silver-white veining. Grown for leaf texture and contrast rather than flowers, this form is well suited to warm indoor conditions and terrarium culture.
Care
- Light: Bright filtered light or shade. Avoid direct sun.
- Water: Keep evenly moist. Do not allow the mix to dry out.
- Temperature: Warm growing. Ideally 18–28 °C.
- Humidity: Moderate to high humidity preferred.
- Media: Fine, moisture-retentive but airy mix. Moss-based media suits well.
- Feeding: Very light feeding during active growth only.
Key Characteristics
- Foliage: Dark green leaves with fine silver veining
- Growth Habit: Creeping terrestrial orchid
- Plant Size: Small, low-growing clumps
- Flowers: Small and pale; secondary to foliage
- Best Use: Terrariums, warm indoor growing
$6.25
Original: $17.86
-65%Anoectochilus 'Silver Silk'—
$17.86
$6.25
Description
A compact jewel orchid selected for its dark, velvety foliage marked with fine silver-white veining. Grown for leaf texture and contrast rather than flowers, this form is well suited to warm indoor conditions and terrarium culture.
Care
- Light: Bright filtered light or shade. Avoid direct sun.
- Water: Keep evenly moist. Do not allow the mix to dry out.
- Temperature: Warm growing. Ideally 18–28 °C.
- Humidity: Moderate to high humidity preferred.
- Media: Fine, moisture-retentive but airy mix. Moss-based media suits well.
- Feeding: Very light feeding during active growth only.
Key Characteristics
- Foliage: Dark green leaves with fine silver veining
- Growth Habit: Creeping terrestrial orchid
- Plant Size: Small, low-growing clumps
- Flowers: Small and pale; secondary to foliage
- Best Use: Terrariums, warm indoor growing
