Pleurothallis cogniauxiana

Also known as: Cogniaux's Pleurothallis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Nicaragua

General Information

Cogniaux's Pleurothallis is a cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Nicaragua. It is named after the Belgian Botanist in the 19th century to early in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick erect, elliptic, lance shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Winter

Blooming Season

• Summer
• 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

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 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,