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Tim spikes arc produced from Hie axil* of the leaves, and are about fifteen inches in length. Tho sepals nod 

 petals an- white, spotted with mauve, each of iliem having generally one largerspot near the end, and several 

 smaller markings. The lip is mauve-coloured, beautifully marked with deeper lines. The blossoms arc pro- 

 duced in January and February, am) continue for four or fivo weeks in perfection, provided they are kept 

 dry, and at the coolest end of the East Indian hnnsc. 



This species grows naturally on the (ranks and branches of trees. 1 Icrc, in our Orchid houses, it has 

 proved itself a free-growing plant; but coming, as il does, from a hot damp climate, it requires strong heat 

 and abundant moisture. To have it in perfection, these two stimulants must be applied in the proper degree 

 and at the proper time, and there must also be a season of thorough rest. These alternations of growth and 

 rest, each in its due proportion, are essential to the well-being of all plants. Our present subject requires 

 its rest in winter, after it has (lowered. This resting state should be brought about by withholding water 

 from the roots for a time, but in doing this, the leaves must never be allowed to shrivel, for this will endanger 

 the health of the plant. AVc have previously observed, and we here repeat, that plants of this habit, 

 without fleshy pscudobnlls, require more nourishment— oven in the res ting-period— than those which have 

 such reservoirs to full back upon. 



The plant will thrive either on blocks, in baskets, or in pots, according to the taste of the cultivator 

 or the accommodation at his command. If on a block or in a basket, the plant can be suspended from the 

 roof of the house, which will allow more room for those that thrive belter in pots. This is a great object 

 with those who have but limited accommodation. "Wc have found it to grow well in sphagnum moss and 

 broken crocks or charcoal ; and we also think it a good plan to give the plant fresh moss every year, if that 

 which has been used appears in tho least decayed. It docs not require much water at the roots, only 

 sufficient to keep the material a little moist ; and the water must never be suffered to collect in the leaf-axils, 

 especially in winter, as this would probably cause the rotting of the heart. The plant requires the same 

 temperature as that recommended for Vanda insiffiiis (I'latc HI.). 



It is difficult to propagate, 03 it is shy in pushing out roots up the stem ; but sometimes it will produce 

 young stems from the lower parts of the older ones. These should be left on until they are well rooted, and 

 may then lie taken off mid put on a block or in a basket, and suspended in a moist shady part of the 

 house until they arc well established, after which they may be removed to a position where they will receive 

 more light,— a change that will induce stronger and more robust growth. They must be kept free from 

 insects, which is an essential point in Orchid culture ; but indeed the plant is very seldom attacked by insects. 



