Ascocentrum sp. (Ascocentrum)
Botanical name: Ascocentrum sp.
Common name: Ascocentrum
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.


Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingAscocentrum orchids are beautiful Vanda relatives. They are generally considered miniature orchids, as they look a lot like Vandas, except smaller and brightly colored, with quite dense, erect flower stems. They are often hybridized with Vandas; the hybrids genus is called Ascocenda.
Water regularly and maintain high humidity and good air circulation.
With the publication of Genera Orchidacearum volume 6, all Ascocentrum species are now included in the genus Vanda.
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