Parapteroceras quisumbingii

Native to: Calabarzon - Philippines Central Luzon - Philippines

General Information

Parapteroceras quisumbingii is a monopodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Philippines.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 16-30cm. Each new growth has numerous tongue shaped leaves that grow to 1.4-15cm long

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Medium
• Small
• Bark
• Perlite

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 13mm to 432mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 68% to 87%, highest in September and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 19C to 32C, highest in April (22C to 32C) and lowest in January (19C to 28C).

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.

Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydration

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Use water retentive media such as moss to prevent roots from drying out quickly This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted to Tree trunks, Fern slabs or Cork slabs. Repotting is best done annually and in a pot the same size or only slightly larger than the previous one.