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Porroglossum portillae
Porroglossum portillae

Porroglossum portillae

Blooming strong

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19,50€ - 19,50€
19,50€
19,50€ - 19,50€
19,50€

incl. German VAT plus shipping costs
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Delivery time:

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

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Description

Porroglossum portillae

Name: Porroglossum portillae Luer & Andreetta

Etymology: The genus name Porroglossum refers to the distinctive lip structure; portillae is a specific epithet named in honor of the Portilla family.

First described: 1980 by Carlyle A. Luer and Calaway H. Andreetta.

Origin/Distribution: The species is native to Ecuador.

Location/Habitat: We grow Porroglossum portillae coolly at approximately 11–20 °C, with very high humidity, shade to bright filtered light, and continuous gentle air movement. The fine, airy substrate remains evenly moist.

Description and Notes: This miniature orchid develops small leathery leaves and sequentially blooming flowers on slender inflorescences. The movable lip mechanism is a particularly interesting feature of the genus. We avoid allowing it to dry out completely.