Pleurothallis ruscifolia

Also known as: The Helleborine Rusci Majoris or Pleurothallis ruscifolia var. caquetana Pleurothallis multicaulis Pleurothallis succosa Pleurothallis glomerata Pleurothallis laurifolia Humboltia laurifolia Humboltia succosa Dendrobium ruscifolium Epidendrum ruscifolium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cuba Departamento del Huila - Colombia Dominican Republic French Guiana Guatemala Guyana Honduras Jamaica Panama

General Information

The Helleborine Rusci Majoris is a miniature to small sized cool to hot growing epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cuba, Colombia, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, and Panama.

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Summer

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,