Pelexia hirta

Also known as: The Bristley Pelexia or Pelexia sodiroi Pachygenium hirtum Stenorrhynchos sodiroi in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Bristley Pelexia is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Colombia.

Altitude

2000 - 2800 m

2500

Flower Size

1 - 1 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

Autumn

Climate

Grows at 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.