Lophiaris flavovirens

Also known as: The Yellow in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Colima - Mexico Guerrero - Mexico Nayarit - Mexico

General Information

The Yellow is a small warm to hot growing epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico.

Plant Description

Grows to 25cm. Each new growth has a single leathery thick leaf that grows to 0-23cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5-2cm

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Winter

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 high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 150mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in February. Temperature ranges from 9C to 34C, highest in May (18C to 34C) and lowest in January (9C to 27C).

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,