Long-bract cephalanthera (Cephalanthera longibracteata) is a terrestrial orchid native to Asia, featuring elegant white flowers and notable long bracts.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers dappled or indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Maintain consistent moisture during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Well-drained, humus-rich
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Tolerates a range, but prefers cool to intermediate temperatures. Avoid extreme heat or frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with a diluted orchid fertilizer during active growth.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the substrate consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Overwatering is a common cause of root rot for this orchid.
Remove spent flower spikes after blooming to prevent energy depletion. Dead or damaged foliage can be trimmed back at any time.
No extensive pruning is typically required for this species, as it maintains a natural growth habit.
Propagation is primarily achieved through division of established clumps during repotting. This is best done in early spring before new growth begins.
Seed propagation is complex and typically reserved for specialist horticulturalists.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the potting medium begins to break down. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark-based substrates with added perlite.
Repot in early spring as new growth emerges, disturbing the roots as little as possible.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Long-Bract Cephalanthera (Cephalanthera longibracteata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Cephalanthera |
| Species | Cephalanthera longibracteata |
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