What is Phaius?

Phaius is a family of orchid, originally from tropical climate and popular as houseplants. The most common type is Phaius tankervilliae . Both produce flowers and it's easy to take care of them.

in the family phaius

, most of which are earthly orchids, which means that their roots grow in the ground. phaius orchids grow a high tip that produces brilliant, colored flowers and plants have strong and clear venous leaves. Phaius is able to reach 3 feet (0.91 meters), which makes them a distinctive plant in any greenhouse or garden. These orchids come from tropical areas in Asia, including China and Japan, and can also be found in Australia, Africa and even Madagascar.

For growth phaius As a room year, it is designed to be held in a filtered sunlight, as direct sunlight can cause the leaves of the plant. Must often be connected, yet it is a necessary plant to be a pot ofThe soil with good drainage so that its roots are not soaked. The ideal watering ground is rich in hummus and contains fertilizers such as cow manure. It is recommended to feed the plant with orchid fertilizers, especially during the growing season until August. They can even be grown outside in a garden bed in a tropical area. They walk at temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit (16 to 24 degrees Celsius) and can tolerate temperatures ranging from 40 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 32 degrees Celsius).

The most common species of this plant is phaius tankervilliae . Originally from China, it was first cultivated in the west at the end of the 18th century. It is considered easy to take care of them, making it a popular houseplant. Also known as a veiled orchid or orchid nuns, inside the flower tube, also known as the "neck", it looks as if a curved head will bow to prayer. In Australia is Phaius tankervilliae listed as a high risk of disappearing in the wild.

Phaius tankervilliae produces flowers in various colors, including chestnut, yellow, red, white, purple and even brown. These brilliant flowers can grow over 4 inches (10.15 centimeters) on average, while the stem of the plant can reach 4 feet (1.22 meters). Flowers have 4 petals, which are usually colored on the inner and white or bright color on the outside, while the central part of the flower is an open tube.