Phragmipedium caricinum, the Reed Grass-Like Phragmipedium, is a terrestrial orchid from Peru with long, slender leaves resembling grass, bearing delicate flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Provide bright, filtered light. Avoid direct, intense sunlight.
Consistently Moist
75% intensity
Maintain even moisture, avoid waterlogging. Use pure water.
Orchid bark mix, sphagnum moss, perlite.
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Daytime: 20-25°C; Nighttime: 13-18°C. Needs a slight temperature drop at night.
Moderate
50% intensity
Diluted orchid fertilizer during growth, reduced in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the surface begins to feel dry. Avoid letting the potting mix dry out completely, as this can stress the plant.
Use distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water to prevent mineral buildup.
Remove spent flower spikes and any yellowed or damaged leaves. This helps maintain plant health and directs energy towards new growth and blooming. Pruning is minimal and primarily for tidiness and plant vigor.
Propagation is typically done by division during repotting. Gently separate pseudobulbs with at least two healthy leaves and a portion of the root system.
Allow the cut surface to dry for a day before potting into a suitable orchid mix.
Repot every 1-2 years or when the potting mix breaks down. Use a coarse, well-draining orchid mix. Choose a pot that accommodates the root system without being excessively large. Repotting is best done after flowering.
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Photos of Reed Grass-Like Phragmipedium (Phragmipedium caricinum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Phragmipedium |
| Species | Phragmipedium caricinum |
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