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Pleurothallis prolifera
Pleurothallis prolifera

Pleurothallis prolifera

Flowering-ready

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  • Rest period: short
  • Scent: No
  • Location: Windowsill/greenhouse/display case
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22,00€ - 22,00€
22,00€
22,00€ - 22,00€
22,00€

incl. German VAT plus shipping costs
For cross-border deliveries, the rules of the respective EU country apply.

Delivery time:

DE: 2-3 business days (weather permitting)
EU: 3-5 business days (weather permitting)

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Description

Pleurothallis prolifera

Name: Pleurothallis prolifera Herb. ex Lindl.

Synonyms: Acianthera prolifera (Herb. ex Lindl.) Pridgeon & M. W. Chase; Humboldtia prolifera (Herb. ex Lindl.) Kuntze; Pleurothallis lithophila Barb. Rodr.

First description: 1830 by John Lindley in Edwards’s Botanical Register.

Origin/Distribution: Widely distributed in northern and eastern South America, including Venezuela, Guyana, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Location/Habitat: Epiphytic or lithophytic in humid forests at medium altitudes. Cultivate in cool to intermediate conditions at approximately 14–24 °C, in bright to partial shade, with high humidity and good ventilation.

Description and notes: A compact orchid with upright shoots, firm elongated leaves, and short inflorescences near the leaf base. The small flowers are dark reddish to purple. Use a fine, airy, and moisture-retaining substrate; keep evenly slightly moist, but avoid waterlogging.