Pollardia varicosa

Also known as: The Veined Pollardia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Guerrero - Mexico Hidalgo - Mexico Honduras Jalisco - Mexico Morelos - Mexico Nuevo León - Mexico Oaxaca - Mexico Puebla - Mexico

General Information

The Veined Pollardia is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico and Honduras.

Altitude
1370 - 2800 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect arching, elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Winter

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

  • Summer
  • Winter

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

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.

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