Holcoglossum flavescens

Holcoglossum flavescens
Authored by: Tom-DE​

Description: A small epiphytic plant found in China in the forest at alt. 1200-2000m

Culture:

Temps:
- Summer: 65-75F
- Winter: 55-70F or slightly cooler

Light: High light

Humidity: 60-80%

Air circulation: Heavy breeze

Growing location: under HID light in the basement year round

Growing medium: Mount - Other

Growing medium notes: My plants are on stick mount with VERY small amount of moss

Water:
- Frequency: water it every other day year round(keep up the humidity and let the plant dry out between waterings)
- Fertilizer & frequency: 2x per month during the growing season; less during the colder months
- Dry rest: No.

Blooming season: Spring, Winter

Flower size: Flower is about 1" wide. Each inflorescens(1.5-2" long) carries 1-3 flowers.

Plant size: Compact monopodial plant. This miniature species is about 3" tall

Other firsthand observations: 2500FC-2800FC light is a good light level for this species. Roots may rot easily if the growing medium is too wet.

Other plants growing well nearby:
Euchile(Enc.) citrina
Euchile(Enc.) mariae
Holcoglossum quasipinifolium

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