Bletia parkinsonii

Also known as: Parkinson's Bletia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Chiapas - Mexico Colima - Mexico Guerrero - Mexico Puebla - Mexico

General Information

Parkinson's Bletia is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico. It is named after the English Consul in Mexico early in the 19th century.

Altitude
450 - 1950 m
0
2500
Flower Size
4 - 4 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Winter

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.

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