About
Phreatia are small, tufted, epiphytic orchids from tropical Asia and the Pacific producing neat pseudobulbs and short racemes of tiny, white or cream flowers. A rewarding genus for a warm to intermediate heated greenhouse collection.
About the genus
Phreatia are small, tufted, epiphytic orchids from tropical Asia and the Pacific, producing short racemes of tiny, white or cream flowers. Grown in warm to intermediate heated greenhouse collections.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.