Porroglossum meridionale

Also known as: Southernomost Porroglossum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Southernomost Porroglossum is a miniature cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the At that time.

Altitude
1400 - 1800 m
0
2500
Size
1 - 25 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
1.5 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 22 °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 elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Winter

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. 

Climate

Grows at 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,

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