Airy Spider Orchid Plant: Arachnis flos-aeris - Bloom Size Vanda

Arachnis flos-aeris 2 plant Vanda family orchid Orchidaceae Epiphytic orchid Easy growing orchid spider-like flowers.

2 Live Plant , root cutting , Bloom size

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🌸 Arachnis flos-aeris Overview

Common Name: Airy Spider Orchid

Genus: Arachnis

Species: flos-aeris

Family: Orchidaceae

Native Range: Southeast Asia (including Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines)

🌿 Description:

Growth Habit: Monopodial, climbing or scrambling orchid with long, vining stems (can grow over 2 meters long).

Leaves: Long, leathery, and arranged alternately along the stem.

Flowers: Large (up to 10–12 cm across), spidery in shape, typically yellow to reddish with brown or purple markings. They bloom along a long, upright to arching inflorescence.

Blooming Season: Varies by climate, often blooms multiple times a year in tropical areas.

🌞 Cultivation Tips:

Light: Full sun to bright filtered light (they love strong light—like Vanda orchids).

Temperature: Warm-growing (20–35°C or 68–95°F); avoid cold drafts.

Humidity: High (60–80%) with good air circulation.

Watering: Regular watering during the growing season; let dry slightly between waterings.

Growing Medium: Best grown mounted or in a coarse medium like charcoal and bark; requires excellent drainage.

🌱 Fun Facts:

The name Arachnis means “spider-like,” referring to the flower’s shape.

It’s popular in hybridizing due to its vibrant color and unique flower form.

Often grown outdoors in tropical climates and in greenhouses elsewhere.