Scorpion Orchid, Spider Orchid, Arachnis
Arachnisflos-aeris

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Arachnis (a-RAK-nis)
Species: flos-aeris (flos EE-riss)

Synonym:Aerides arachnites

Synonym:Aerides matutina

Synonym:Arachnanthe flos-aeris

Synonym:Arachnanthe moschifera

Synonym:Epidendrum aerosanthum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Green
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds