Panarica neglecta

Also known as: The Neglected Panarica in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Neglected Panarica is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to it's ignored status as a species.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.