Pleurothallis macrocardia

Also known as: The Large Heart Pleurothallis or Pleurothallis pulvinipes Zosterophyllanthos pulvinipes in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Large Heart Pleurothallis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the large cordate leaves.

Altitude
1770 - 3200 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Summer

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.

© Created using StructureCMS