Pseudorchis albida

Also known as: The Bright White Pseudorchis or Satyrium trifidum Pseudorchis alpina Satyrium albidum Pseudorchis albida var. tricuspis Orchis alpina Peristylus albidus Satyrium scanense Pseudorchis albida f. tricuspis Pseudorchis tricuspis Pseudorchis albida ssp. albida Gymnadenia albida f. minor Gymnadenia albida var. borensis Entaticus albidus Entaticus albidus var. major Pseudorchis albida ssp. tricuspis Blephariglottis albiflora Bicchia albida var. tricuspis Coeloglossum albidum Gymnadenia aschersonii Leucorchis albida f. breviloba Leucorchis albida var. breviloba Gymnadenia albida var. tricuspis Leucorchis albida f. lucida Habenaria transsilvanica Leucorchis albida f. subalpina Leucorchis lucida Leucorchis albida var. tricuspis Leucorchis albida f. tricuspis Gymnadenia albida f. subalpina in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Bright White Pseudorchis is a cold growing terrestrial orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves that grow to 2.5-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-3.8cm

Flowers

Numerous self pollinating blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Care Notes

These orchids grow on the forest floor so are used to rich soil containing plenty of organic matter that is always moist (but not always wet), and prefer constant conditions in terms of humidity, temperature and water supply. They may not be as forgiving as epiphytes in regards to sudden changes in growing conditions so it is wise to ease them into new conditions over a the space of a few days, and repot as infrequently as possible.

Keep an eye on the plants condition regularly as they can decline suddenly if the conditions are not just right. It is more important to keep water supply constant rather than frequent - overwatering often causes rot which can quickly set in, especially in warmer conditions.

These can be grown in shady, moist areas in the garden, supplied they have protection from abrupt changes caused by the elements, e.g. dry winds, frost etc. Being grown around companion plants such as ferns and bromeliads will help build and retain the humidity they require throughout the year.

Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Potting

These plants can be sensitive to repotting though should not require repotting regularly. Repotting should be done when the mix has broken down to the point that it doesn't absorb water or holds onto water for far too long, usually the plant shows a decline in growth as well.

The mix should be free draining, with a blend of 30% inorganic ingredients such as coarse sand, gravel or perlite, mixed in with about 70% organic ingredients such as peat, leaf litter or decomposed bark. Avoid commercial potting mixes as they can vary wildly and may contain "wetting agents" that can hold onto water for loo long, causing rotting and stunted growth.