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Porroglossum muscosum

Porroglossum muscosum

Blooming strong

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  • Dormant period: no
  • Fragrance: No
  • Location: Windowsill/greenhouse/display cabinet
15,00€ - 15,00€
15,00€
15,00€ - 15,00€
15,00€

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)

This image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual plant may differ in shape and color from the image. Plants are shipped without flowers.

Description

Porroglossum muscosum

Name: Porroglossum muscosum (Rchb.f.) Schltr.

Synonyms: Masdevallia muscosa Rchb.f.; Porroglossum xipheres (Rchb.f.) Garay

Etymology: The genus name Porroglossum refers to the elongated shape of the mobile lip. The Latin muscosum means “mossy” or “moss-dwelling”.

Origin/Distribution: Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela.

Location/Habitat: Epiphytic on mossy branches in moist montane forests, at elevations of approximately 1,600 to 3,000 m. The species requires cool to cool-intermediate temperatures of approximately 10–21 °C, high humidity, filtered light and continuous gentle air movement.

Description and Notes: Porroglossum muscosum is a compact Pleurothallidinae with long, upright flower spikes. Single flowers appear successively at their tips; the delicate lip may fold inward when touched. We keep the very fine, airy medium evenly moist throughout the year, but avoid waterlogging. Low-calcium water and protection from summer heat are particularly important for cultivation.