Lophiaris pohliana

Also known as: Pohl's Lophiaris in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

Pohl's Lophiaris is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil. It is named after the German orchid Collector in Brazil early in the 1900's.

Altitude
800 - 1000 m
0
2500
Size
20 - 25 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.2 - 1.8 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
73 - 83 %
0
100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 20-25cm. Each new growth has a single erect tongue shaped leaf that grows to 2-23cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1-7.5cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 38mm to 239mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 83%, highest in August and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 11C to 25C, highest in August (17C to 25C) and lowest in January (11C to 18C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

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