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Anoectochilus sp. is a neat terrestrial jewel orchid that has not been identified, and is completely suitable for use in a tropical vivarium. Anoectochilus sp. is typically grown for it's attractive copper and green foliage. Anoectochilus sp. does bloom once or twice a year, but it's small, greenish yellow flowers are not as showy as many other species of orchids.
Anoectochilus sp. is a terrestrial orchid, and should be planted in the substrate. Anoectochilus sp. will grow from 6-12", so keep this in mind when planting Anoectochilus sp. in your tropical vivarium.
Anoectochilus sp. requires moderate light. If the light is too intense, Anoectochilus sp. may drop leaves. Anoectochilus sp. has moderate watering needs, and prefers damp (but not soggy!) soil. Do not allow standing water on the leaves of Anoectochilus sp.. Anoectochilus sp. does not require air movement or ventilation, as long as standing water is not present on it's leaves. Anoectochilus sp. will grow fairly broad, long leaves in a naturalistic vivarium, which provide shelter and potential Egg laying spots for a variety of poison dart frogs. Anoectochilus sp. makes a great foreground plant in larger vivaria, or background plant in smaller vivaria.