Platystele scopulifera

SKU: BJ3062

Category: orchids

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29,90 €

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In the wild, this miniature orchid grows on tree trunks and branches on bare bark covered with moss. In terrariums, paludariums, orchidariums or greenhouses, it therefore grows very well mounted on Xaxim (tree fern). You will receive a mounted plant. Also ideal for planting Terra Base, Biorb Air and Wabikusa.

With appropriate care in a moist, cool environment, this enchanting tiny plant rewards its keepers with long-lasting, bright purple flowers that are just 4 mm in size. As it grows as an epiphyte on trees in the wild, it prefers to be kept in a tied-up form.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds to the product photos in terms of size, shape and coloring.
- Growth type: upright
- Origin: tropical mountain forests of Ecuador
- Other names: The Brush Carrying Platystele

Ben's tips on plant care:

- Location/light requirements: partial shade to shade
- Substrate: tied up on Xaxim or in mineral orchid substrate with good drainage
- Temperature: optimal at 16-18° C (day), 14-15° C (night)
- Watering: Spray when tied up (daily during the growth phase, otherwise every 2-3 days), but allow the plant to dry out well. Otherwise water once a week when the top layer of substrate becomes dry. Only use lukewarm water with a low lime content. Water less in winter.
- Humidity: requires high humidity, use a humidifier or place it in the terrarium
- Addition of nutrients: During the growth period, fertilize moderately approx. once a week with diluted orchid fertilizer. Less frequently in the fall and not at all in the winter
- To keep the moisture at its roots, the plant should ideally be tied up with some sphagnum moss.