Epidendroideae Podangis

Fish-bone Orchid

Podangis dactyloceras (1895)

Botanical Description

A fan-shaped miniature orchid with translucent, bell-shaped flowers. The blooms are pure white and grow in small clusters, appearing like tiny glass bells hanging between the succulent, fan-like leaves.

Hardiness & Conservation

Hardy Species

Status: Least Concern • Regulation: Appendix II

Scientific Classification

SubfamilyEpidendroideae
TribeVandeae
SubtribeAngraecinae
GenusPodangis

Growth & Care

📍 OriginWest & Central Africa
📅 SeasonSummer
👃 FragranceNo
🔗 SimilarBolusiella iridifolia