Holcoglossum wangii

Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Subfamily: Epidendroideae Tribe: Vandeae Subtribe: Aeridinae

Holcoglossum wangii Christenson 1998 is an epiphytic plant, one which grows on another plant or object, found in the coniferous forests of southern China and northern Vietnam. These plants are found at elevations around 250 to 1200m. H.wangii grows as an inflorescence, a group of flowers on a stem. The flowers are small, usually 2in or less, and are white with yellow-lobes and pinkish/purple specks. The leaves are fleshy and terete (cylindrical and tapering) and comes in two forms: short-leaf (6in) and long-leaf (12-18in). Mature plants typically reach 10-12in but can flower as small as 4in. Seedlings are 4-6in.

H.wangii is best grown when mounted on a stick or in a basket. They require cool to intermediate temperatures and moderate sunlight. They should be grown in a moist and well drained environment but if hung, the roots should be watered frequently. They bloom in the fall and winter.