Orchid Houlletia wallisii on 21.06.2008 in Wilhelma/Stuttgart Origin: Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru Light: Partial shade - Shade Temperature range: Temperate Size: Medium - Large Description: Houlletia

Orchid Houlletia wallisii on 21.06.2008 in Wilhelma/Stuttgart

Origin: Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
Light: Partial shade - Shade
Temperature range: Temperate
Size: Medium - Large
Description: Houlletia wallisii is a medium-sized orchid that bears a long-stemmed leaf on a bulb about the size of a chicken egg. The flower spike develops at the base of the bulb and carries many yellow-black spotted fragrant flowers. The flower color varies greatly.
Cultivation: Houlletia wallisii is not easy to cultivate. As a forest orchid, it requires high humidity and substrate moisture under temperate conditions. Standing water, especially overnight, on new and flower shoots leads to their loss. Good ventilation and plenty of fresh air, as well as proper nutrient supply, are important. No dormancy period. Source = Orchideen Lenhard

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