Pleurothallis jalapensis

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

Native to: Chiapas - Mexico

General Information

The Jalapa Pleurothallis is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico. It is named after a town near Guatemala City Guatemala.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, terete shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer, Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring
• Summer

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.