Pteroglossaspis ruwenzoriensis

Also known as: The Mount Rwenzori Pteroglossapis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Argentina Brazil Kenya Paraguay Uganda Zambia

General Information

The Mount Rwenzori Pteroglossapis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Argentina, Brazil, Kenya, Paraguay, Uganda, and Zambia. It is named after a mountain in Uganda.

Flower Size

2.5 - 2.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 15 °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 lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

Summer

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.