Green Midge Orchid (Genoplesium pumilum)
Genoplesium pumilum, the Green Midge Orchid, is a small terrestrial orchid from Australia with delicate green flowers.
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Sunlight
Provide bright, indirect light. Protect from direct sun, which can cause leaf scorch.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, but allow slight drying between waterings. Reduce watering during dormancy.
Soil
Requires well-draining, humus-rich soil, similar to that found in its native woodland habitat.
Temperature
Ideal temperatures range from 15-25°C during the day, with a slight drop at night.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Use a diluted orchid fertilizer during the growing season. Do not fertilize during dormancy.
Care Requirements
Provide bright, indirect light. Protect from direct sun, which can cause leaf scorch.
Avoid direct sunlight
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, but allow slight drying between waterings. Reduce watering during dormancy.
Requires well-draining, humus-rich soil, similar to that found in its native woodland habitat.
Ideal temperatures range from 15-25°C during the day, with a slight drop at night.
Avoid extreme fluctuations
Outdoor
Use a diluted orchid fertilizer during the growing season. Do not fertilize during dormancy.
Half-strength during growth
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.1-0.3 m
Spread
0.1-0.2 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Seasonal
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyOrchidaceae
- genusGenoplesium
- speciesGenoplesium pumilum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Non-toxic to pets and humans.