Rhynchostylis Retusa
Rhynchostylis retusa
Orchids Difficulty: Easy
📖 About this plant
Rhynchostylis retusa (foxtail orchid) is a monopodial epiphytic orchid of the Orchidaceae family. The plant bears stunning long pendant racemes (up to 50 cm) of fragrant pink-white flowers with spotted lips — resembling a fox’s tail. The plant is the state flower of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Naturally found in tropical forests.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Partial shade
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Water
Keep moist, do not overwater
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Humidity
High (60-80%)
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Temperature
15-28°C
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Soil
Orchid bark mix or mounted
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Fertilizer
Orchid fertilizer monthly
🌐 Common Names
HI
Hindi
Rhynchostylis Retusa
BN
Bengali
Rhynchostylis Retusa
MR
Marathi
Rhynchostylis Retusa
TE
Telugu
Rhynchostylis Retusa
TA
Tamil
Rhynchostylis Retusa
GU
Gujarati
Rhynchostylis Retusa
UR
Urdu
Rhynchostylis Retusa
KN
Kannada
Rhynchostylis Retusa
OR
Odia
Rhynchostylis Retusa
ML
Malayalam
Rhynchostylis Retusa
PA
Punjabi
Rhynchostylis Retusa
AS
Assamese
Rhynchostylis Retusa
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- Indian Subcontinent
- 📏 Max height
- 0.3-1 m
- 📐 Spread
- 0.3-0.5 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Spring
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White-yellow
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 40+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Slow
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- 🌱 Propagation
- Division, keikis, seeds (in vitro)
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Common issues
- Leaf spot
- caterpillar defoliation
💡 Care tips
- Plant in well-draining soil with appropriate light.
- Tolerates Indian tropical conditions.
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