Pleurothallis colossus

Also known as: The Giant Pleurothallis or Pleurothallis hirtzii Pleurothallis saccata Pleurothallis praegrandis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Panama

General Information

The Giant Pleurothallis is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Panama. The name refers to the plant size only.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring

Climate

Grows at high elevations.