Luisia cordata

Also known as: The Cordate Luisia or Trichorhiza teretifolia Cymbidium triste Luisia platyglossa Luisia tristis Luisia teretifolia Luisia truncata Luisia valida Luisia corrugata Luisia burmanica Luisia beccarii Luisia atacta Luisia macrocarpa in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Cordate Luisia is a small hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to the shape of the lip.

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 to high 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,