Liparis condylobulbon, the Tapered Sphinx Orchid, is a captivating terrestrial orchid found in Southeast Asia, prized for its unique bulb shape and delicate blooms.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
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Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves. Dappled shade or an east-facing window is suitable.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep potting medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow slight drying between waterings.
Orchid bark mix, well-draining
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Moderate
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Ideal daytime temperatures range from 21-27°C, with a drop to 16-18°C at night. Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength during active growth. Reduce frequency in cooler months.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is almost dry. Avoid letting the orchid sit in standing water, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler, less active periods, but never allow the pseudobulbs to completely shrivel.
Remove spent flower spikes at the base once blooming is complete. Trim away any yellowed, dried, or damaged leaves or pseudobulbs as needed to maintain plant health and appearance.
Sterilize pruning tools to prevent disease transmission.
Propagation is typically done by division when the plant becomes overcrowded during repotting. Carefully separate pseudobulbs with at least two leaves and healthy roots.
Allow the cut surfaces to dry for a day or two before repotting into fresh orchid mix.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the potting medium begins to break down. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark or sphagnum moss.
Repot after flowering or when new root growth is evident, ensuring the pseudobulbs are at the surface.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Tapered Sphinx Orchid (Liparis condylobulbon)
Where Tapered Sphinx Orchid (Liparis condylobulbon) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Liparis |
| Species | Liparis condylobulbon |
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