Pleurothallis rhodoglossa

Also known as: The Red Tongued Pleurothallis or Zosterophyllanthos rhodoglossus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Costa Rica Departamento del Huila - Colombia Panama

General Information

The Red Tongued Pleurothallis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Costa Rica, Colombia and Panama.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

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.