Acianthera pubescens

Also known as: Pleurothallis bufonis Pleurothallis bourgeaui Pleurothallis janeirensis Pleurothallis polystachya Pleurothallis porphyrantha Pleurothallis coriacea Pleurothallis smithiana var. viridicata Pleurothallis janeirensis var. viridicata Acianthera smithiana Pleurothallis riograndensis var. longicaulis Pleurothallis riograndensis var. viridicata Pleurothallis riograndensis Humboltia vittata Humboltia bufonis Pleurothallis vittata Humboltia smithiana Humboltia truxillensis Pleurothallis truxillensis Pleurothallis smithiana Pleurothallis mandibularis Pleurothallis rio-grandensis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Acianthera pubescens is a warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,