Renanthera

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Renanthera
Renanthera coccinea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Subfamily: Higher Epidendroideae Tribe: Vandeae Subtribe: Aeridinae Alliance: Vanda Genus: Renanthera Lour. (1790)
Species
Renanthera annamensis Renanthera auyongii Renanthera bella Renanthera coccinea Renanthera edefeldtii Renanthera elongata Renanthera histrionica Renanthera imschootiana Renanthera matutina Renanthera monachica Renanthera pulchella Renanthera storiei
Synonyms
Nephranthera Hassk.

Renanthera, abbreviated as Ren in horticultural trade, is a genus of large scrambling monopodial epiphytic and terrestrial species distributed from India, New Guinea, and through to the Philippines. Species in this genus produce a branched inflorescence containing numerous flowers ranging in color from yellow and orange to red. These flowers possess large lateral sepals.

[edit] Cultivation

Species in this genus usually require an intermediate to hot climate with good air movement and generally bright light. Their scrambling style of growth means they are best grown on a hanging mount or basket. If they are grown in pots there must be excellent drainage.