Listrostachys pertusa

Also known as: The Pierced or Carved Listrostachys or Angraecum pertusum Listrostachys behnickiana Listrostachys jenischiana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cameroon Congo Ghana Liberia Nigeria

General Information

The Pierced or Carved Listrostachys is a small to medium sized monopodial cool to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Liberia, and Nigeria. The name refers to the deep depression in the lip, surrounded by green.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous rigid leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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. 

Climate

Grows at low elevations.

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,