Plocoglottis lowii

Also known as: Low's Plocoglottis or Plocoglottis lowii var. papuana Plocoglottis porphyrophylla Plocoglottis pubiflora Plocoglottis atroviridis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Malaysia Thailand

General Information

Low's Plocoglottis is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Malaysia and Thailand.

Altitude

1000 - 1000 m

2500

Flower Size

3 - 3 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 30 °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 lance shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Winter

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.