Thelasis capitata Plant Care
Thelasis capitata Blume
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Thelasis capitata, commonly known as conical fly orchid, is a plant in the orchid family. It is a clump-forming epiphyte with flattened pseudobulbs, each with a single strap-shaped leaf.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Thelasis capitata?
Thelasis capitata grows best in bright indirect light.
What Is the Thelasis capitata?
Thelasis capitata (Thelasis capitata) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Thelasis genus.
Thelasis capitata displays an epiphytic, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Thelasis capitata produces small, colorful blooms in various shades.
What Light Does the Thelasis capitata Need?
Thelasis capitata thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Thelasis capitata in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Thelasis capitata?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark chips and sphagnum moss. Good drainage is essential for Thelasis capitata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Thelasis capitata?
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 Thelasis capitata?
Thelasis capitata can be propagated through division, back bulbs.
Is the Thelasis capitata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Thelasis capitata, 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.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Thelasis capitata?
Thelasis capitata 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Thelasis capitata 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 Thelasis genus — compare its care with other Thelasis species on PlantoScan.
Thelasis is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Thelasis capitata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Thelasis capitata Blume, family Orchidaceae (first published in Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 386 (1825)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Thelasis capitata, 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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