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Ceratochilus biglandulosus OP in vitro
Ceratochilus biglandulosus OP in vitro
Ceratochilus biglandulosus OP in vitro

Ceratochilus biglandulosus OP in vitro

Each OrchiPack contains 4 plants. 

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18,50€ - 18,50€
18,50€
18,50€ - 18,50€
18,50€

incl. German VAT plus shipping costs
For cross-border deliveries, the rules of the respective EU country apply.

Delivery time:

DE: 2-3 business days (weather permitting)
EU: 3-5 business days (weather permitting)

This image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual plant may differ in shape and color from the image. Plants are shipped without flowers.

Description

Ceratochilus biglandulosus OP in vitro

Name: Ceratochilus biglandulosus Blume
Synonym: Trichoglottis biglandulosa (Blume) Rchb.f.
Etymology: Ceratochilus (from the Greek keras = horn and cheilos = lip, referring to the horn-like projections of the flower's lip); biglandulosus = bearing two glands (Latin bi- = two and glandulosus = glandular, referring to two gland-like structures on the lip).
First described: In 1825 by Carl Ludwig von Blume.
Origin / Distribution: Indonesia (endemic to the island of Java).
Location / Habitat: Epiphytic, growing on moss-covered trunks and branches in cool, very humid montane cloud forests at elevations of approximately 1,000 to 2,000 meters. After deflasking, it requires cool to warm-intermediate conditions, partial shade to bright indirect light (no direct sunlight), consistently high humidity of 75–85%, and continuous, gentle air circulation.
Description & Notes: Ceratochilus biglandulosus is an extraordinary, monopodial miniature orchid of great rarity and collector value. The plant grows very compactly and produces surprisingly large, waxy individual flowers relative to its delicate size. The flowers are snow-white, with a distinctive, thick, fleshy lip featuring delicate yellow to greenish accents and two prominent glandular bumps. Because they come from humid mountain forests, the seedlings are sensitive to drying out and stagnant heat after deflasking. They are ideally suited to cultivation in terrariums or display cases, or mounted on tree fern root or cork with a moist moss pad.

In-vitro culture: You will receive a flask containing 4 young plants. The plants are generally large enough to be deflasked. After opening, carefully remove the growth medium from the fine roots using lukewarm water, then place the young plants on moist sphagnum or in a very fine, airy substrate that retains a little moisture. For the first few weeks, we recommend very high humidity, cool to intermediate conditions, bright but sheltered light, and gentle air movement. Keep evenly and lightly moist, and protect from drying out and stagnant heat.