Pelexia congesta

Also known as: The Congested Pelexia or Pelexia olivacea ssp. congesta in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Belize Mexico

General Information

The Congested Pelexia is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Belize and Mexico. The name refers to the inflorescence.

Altitude

300 - 1500 m

2500

Temperature

9 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Winter

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.