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Phaius bernaysii is a species in the genus Phaius.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the fall to spring with many flowers.
Distribution[]
Plant are found growing in Queensland, Australia at elevations around 62 meters.
Culture[]
Plants require shade and cool to warm temperatures. Plants should be potted in a mix that retain some moisture such as 40% fir bark, 30% sphagnum moss, and 30% soil. Medium should be kept moist during growing season. When growth matures with hold watering for 3 to 4 weeks. Repotting should be done after flowering. New plants can be obtained from the old spikes by laying the spike out in sand and half covering it.
Naming[]
Common Names: Bernaysi's Phaius
Synonyms[]
- Phaius blumei var. bernaysii (F.Muell. ex Rchb.f.) Hook.f., (1873).
- Phaius grandifolius var. bernaysii (F.Muell. ex Rchb.f.) F.M.Bailey, (1883).
- Phaius grandifolius f. soutteri F.M.Bailey,(1902).
- Phaius grandifolius var. rowanae F.M.Bailey, (1912).
- Phaius bernaysii f. idae (F.M.Bailey) T.E.Hunt, (1947).
- Phaius bernaysii f. soutteri (F.M.Bailey) T.E.Hunt, (1947).
- Phaius grandifolius f. idae F.M.Bailey, (19802).