Kadoorie's Gastrochilus Plant Care
Gastrochilus kadooriei Kumar, S.W.Gale, Kocyan, G.A.Fisch. & Aver.
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Gastrochilus kadooriei is a species of Gastrochilus. published in the journal Phytotaxa on 4 April 2014.
Bright indirect to dappled sunlight
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How do you care for Kadoorie's Gastrochilus?
Kadoorie's Gastrochilus grows best in bright indirect to dappled sunlight.
What Is the Kadoorie's Gastrochilus?
Kadoorie's Gastrochilus (Gastrochilus kadooriei) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Gastrochilus genus. Kadoorie's Gastrochilus is native to Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot and distributed in China, Laos and Vietnam. Kadoorie's Gastrochilus is also known as Kadoorie Orchid.
Kadoorie's Gastrochilus displays an epiphytic, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Kadoorie's Gastrochilus produces small, colorful flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Kadoorie's Gastrochilus Need?
Kadoorie's Gastrochilus thrives in bright indirect to dappled sunlight. Avoid placing Kadoorie's Gastrochilus in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to dappled sunlight
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Kadoorie's Gastrochilus?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark and sphagnum moss. Good drainage is essential for Kadoorie's Gastrochilus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Kadoorie's Gastrochilus?
Repot every 1-2 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Kadoorie's Gastrochilus?
Kadoorie's Gastrochilus can be propagated through division, back bulbs. Similar propagation techniques also apply to vanda affinis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Kadoorie's Gastrochilus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Kadoorie's Gastrochilus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Kadoorie's Gastrochilus?
Kadoorie's Gastrochilus is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
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Kadoorie's Gastrochilus is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Gastrochilus genus — compare its care with other Gastrochilus species on PlantoScan.
Gastrochilus is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Kadoorie's Gastrochilus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Gastrochilus Species
Other Gastrochilus species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Gastrochilus kadooriei Kumar, S.W.Gale, Kocyan, G.A.Fisch. & Aver., family Orchidaceae (first published in Phytotaxa 164: 92 (2014)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Kadoorie's Gastrochilus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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