Phaius Tankervilleae “Rabins Raven” – The Finest of the Tankervilleae Hybrids

Phaius Rabins Raven is believed to be the darkest clone ever produced.  The darkest because Rabins Raven have flowers with dark chocolate petals and sepals.  Added to that is the dark rose to almost burgundy lip of each flower.  These upright fragrant flowers grow on tall stems of the plant.  This fast-growing plant can hold its flower spikes proudly up to 4 feet in the air.  The flowers are so amazing that they can even last up to 2 months!

The upright growth of the dark and colorful flowers plus the ability of the plant to hold its flower spikes for a relatively longer time compared to other tankervilleae hybrids made Rabins Raven the best Tankervilleae hybrid.  The plant proves to be an excellent potted and landscape plant.  It can also be a lovely houseplant.  The secret to a continuous flowering of Rabins Raven is to keep its growth medium moist and heavily fertilized.

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