Cleisomeria pilosulum

Also known as: The Very Hairy Cleisomeria in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cambodia Loei - Thailand

General Information

The Very Hairy Cleisomeria is a monopodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cambodia and Thailand. The name refers to the rhachis and the backs of the sepals.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 12.5cm. Each new growth has numerous thick leaves that grow to 0.8-6cm long

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 224mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 59% to 82%, highest in September and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 11C to 36C, highest in April (23C to 36C) and lowest in January (11C to 29C).

Watering

Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydration

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted to Cork slabs. Repotting is best done in a pot the same size or only slightly larger than the previous one.