Psilochilus macrophyllus

Also known as: The Large Leafed Psilochilus or Pogonia macrophylla Psilochilus macrophyllus var. brenesii Psilochilus macrophyllus var. macrophyllus Psilochilus macrophyllus var. crenatifolus Psilochilus crenatifolius in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Belize Cuba Dominican Republic Guyana Haiti Mexico

General Information

The Large Leafed Psilochilus is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Belize, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, and Mexico.

Altitude
500 - 2200 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 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 numerous oblong shaped leaves. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer, Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Winter

Climate

Grows at low to 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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