Pleurothallis bothros

Also known as: The Pit Pleurothallis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Pit Pleurothallis is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Refrees to the deeply depressed glenion on the lip.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect oblong shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Winter

Blooming Season

• Summer
• Winter

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at low to high elevations.