Pleurothallis acestrophylla

Also known as: The Knitting Needle Pleurothallis or Zosterophyllanthos acestrophyllus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Knitting Needle Pleurothallis is a warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. The name refers to the semi-terete leaf.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick elliptic, terete shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,