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A small deciduous orchid from the Himalayas, blooming with a single large flower in spring, cold hardy.
Pleione is a genus of small, deciduous orchids native to high-altitude regions (1,000–4,000 m) in Tibet, southern China, Taiwan, northeastern India, Myanmar, and northern Thailand. Plants grow 10–20 cm; each pseudobulb persists for one season before withering as the new growth develops. In spring (March–April), a single large flower (5–9 cm across) emerges directly from the leafless pseudobulb in pink, white, purple, or yellow with a fringed lip. The species are notably cold-hardy, tolerating near-freezing temperatures. After foliage dies in autumn, pseudobulbs are lifted and stored cool and dry for winter, then replanted in spring. Moderate water and fertilizer during the growing season are sufficient.
Origen
Tibet, southern China, Taiwan, northeastern India, Myanmar, and northern Thailand, highland regions
Esperanza de vida
Annual from pseudobulbs
Tamaño
10-20cm
Temperatura
15〜30℃
Humedad
50〜70%
−
Down to about 0°C
Spring
Drops leaves in winter
Single large flower
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Pleione es 15〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 50〜70%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Pleione es Annual from pseudobulbs. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Pleione típicamente alcanza 10-20cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Pleione se alimenta de: −. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Pleione varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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