Pleurothallis cassidis

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

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Helmut Pleurothallis is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the flowers helmut like shape.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick erect, elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

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.