Holcoglossum flavescens

Also known as: The Yellowish Holcoglossum or Saccolabium yunpeense in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Yunnan - China

General Information

The Yellowish Holcoglossum is a miniature monopodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 1cm. Each new growth has numerous erect arching, terete shaped leaves that grow to 7.5cm long

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Bark
• Charcoal

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 259mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 61% to 79%, highest in August and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 6C to 28C, highest in May (19C to 28C) and lowest in January (6C to 17C).

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.

Use balanced fertiliser 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.