Anoectochilus chapaensis

Anoectochilus chapaensis is native to the southeastern province of Yunnan, China and North Vietnam. It is a warm-growing terrestrial species that can be found on the forest floor or on steep well shaded hills or cliffs among leaf litter. This plant is easy to grow and flower with some of the most beautiful foliage to be found among the jewel orchids, so named because of their interesting colored leaves. We believe these grow best in New Zealand sphagnum moss, allowing the moss to just approach dryness between watering. The bright yellow spoon-shaped flowers emerge from the center of the rosette of leaves as a point almost looking like asparagus in structure. Over a couple of months these spikes elongate, reveal their flower buds and flower for a month or two. Once flowered, a new growth will be generated at the base and the flowered growth will eventually fade away. The leaves are a beautiful velvety maroon color with gold, jewel-like veining.