Pleurothallis corniculata
Also known as: The Small Horned Pleurothallis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Cuba Guatemala Jamaica Nicaragua Panama Querétaro - Mexico
General Information
The Small Horned Pleurothallis is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cuba, Guatemala, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, and Mexico.
Plant Description
Grows to 15cm. Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 0.35-12cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3.5cm
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Medium
- Small
- Bark
- Charcoal
- Spaghnum Moss
- Perlite
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 36mm to 620mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 77% to 89%, highest in November and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 21C to 28C, highest in May (22C to 28C) and lowest in October (21C to 26C).
Watering
These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.
Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydrationFertiliser
Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.
Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.Potting
Use water retentive media such as moss to prevent roots from drying out quickly This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted to Tree trunks or Fern slabs. Repotting is best done annually and in a pot the same size or only slightly larger than the previous one.
