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Acianthera pubescens (Acianthera pubescens)

Acianthera pubescens is a small orchid species native to Brazil, known for its delicate, hairy flowers and compact growth habit.

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Sunlight

Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun.

Watering

Water when the potting medium is almost dry. Avoid waterlogging.

Soil

A well-draining orchid mix is essential, typically consisting of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite.

Temperature

Maintain intermediate temperatures.

Habitat

Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with diluted orchid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun.

Filtered light or partial shade is suitable.

Water

Water when the potting medium is almost dry. Avoid waterlogging.

Reduce watering slightly in cooler periods.

Soil

A well-draining orchid mix is essential, typically consisting of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite.

Temperature

Maintain intermediate temperatures.

Ideal range is 18-25°C during the day, with a slight drop at night.

Habitat

Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with diluted orchid fertilizer during the growing season.

Reduce or stop feeding in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.2 m

Spread

0.1-0.2 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Humboltia bufonis (Klotzsch) Kuntze
Humboltia pubescens (Lindl.) Kuntze
Humboltia smithiana (Lindl.) Kuntze
Humboltia truxillensis (Rchb.f.) Kuntze
Humboltia vittata (Lindl.) Kuntze
Pleurothallis bourgeaui Kraenzl.
Pleurothallis bufonis Klotzsch
Pleurothallis coriacea Bello
Pleurothallis janeirensis Barb.Rodr.
Pleurothallis mandibularis Kraenzl.
Pleurothallis polystachya A.Rich. & Galeotti
Pleurothallis porphyrantha Kraenzl.
Pleurothallis pubescens Lindl.
Pleurothallis riograndensis Barb.Rodr.
Pleurothallis smithiana Lindl.
Pleurothallis truxillensis Rchb.f.
Pleurothallis vittata Lindl.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyOrchidaceae
  • genusAcianthera
  • speciesAcianthera pubescens
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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