Renanthera citrina

Renanthera citrina – The Lemon Yellow RenantheraAn Exquisite Orchid from the Limestone Peaks of Vietnam Renanthera citrina, known affectionately as the Lemon Yellow Renanthera, is a rare jewel native to the misty mountaintops of northeastern Vietnam. Found near Tra Linh in Cao Bang Province and Ha Giang, this small, warm- to cool-growing epiphytic orchid occasionally graces mossy limestone bluffs, thriving in dry, open primeval forests at elevations between 650 and 900 meters. Though rare overall, lucky explorers may still find bright clusters of these plants clinging to ridgelines where mist and sunlight dance across the forest canopy. This charming species grows with a short, woody stem about 20 cm long, lined with narrow, lanceolate, rigid leaves. Each leathery, gracefully curved leaf measures about 9–14 cm in length, giving the plant an elegant, sculptural form even out of bloom. In winter, Renanthera citrina puts on a dazzling display: slender, arching inflorescences up to 45 cm l