Genus Overview
Spotted flowers of an Acineta species orchid. Photo by David Rodriquez.
This genus comprises several species; the most attractive kinds are, however, here specified. They should all be grown in baskets, as they produce their flower spikes from the base of the pseudobulbs, and they invariably take a downward direction. The species are all evergreen, with short pseudobulbs, and leaves about a foot high; of easy culture, and are best grown in baskets with moss and peat. A liberal supply of water at the roots during their period of grow this necessary for their successful culture, afterwards less will suffice. They will all succeed in either the East Indian or Cattleya-house, suspended from the roof, and all of them are propagated by division.
In order that the flowers in this class, as in all others, may be preserved in bloom, care should be taken not to wet them while watering the plants.
Acineta Orchid Species:
- Acineta barkeri
- Acineta densa
- Acineta humboldtii (see Acineta superba)
- Acineta superba