Product information "Platystele misasiana"
Name: | Platystele misasiana, P.Ortiz 1981 |
Synonyms: | not known |
Etymology: | misas = the name of the Colombian discoverer of the species, Guillermo Misas Urreta, Medellin, who also published some books about orchids in Colombia. |
Propagation: | seed, division |
Origin: | Colombia |
Habitat: | epiphytic on thin mossy branches in the cloud forest of the department of Antioquia at an altitude of about 2000 meters |
Notes: | The inflorescence stems of Pleurothallis misasiana grow up to 8cm long, and are densely covered with flowers about 5-6mm in size. This species grows very strongly, and quickly forms dense bushes, is excellent as a terrarium plant. |