Pelexia obliqua

Also known as: The Oblique Pelexis or Pelexia hameri Cyclopogon obliquus Manniella hongkongensis in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: China Cuba El Salvador Hong Kong Indonesia

General Information

The Oblique Pelexis is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to China, Cuba, El Salvador, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. It is named after the probably refers to the sepals and petals.

Altitude
500 - 700 m
0
2500
Temperature
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Winter

Climate

Grows at low 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.

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