Osmoglossum pulchellum:
Native habitat: This orchid is a native of several South American countries including Guatemala, Cost Rica, Mexico and El Salvador, where it grows at altitudes of 2,500m.
Description: The flower spikes appear from the base of the bulb in winter. They grow to 50cm long and produce six to ten flowers. The flowers are up to 2cm in diameter and are white with a yellow smudge at the uppermost part of the lip. The pseudobulbs grow to 10cm tall and produce two leaves, each measuring to 30cm long, from the top of the bulb.
Flowering season: Spring.
Cultivation: A fine grade compost, with dappled shade and cultivation in a cool to intermediate house environment is required.
Synonym: Odontoglossum pulchellum.
Points of interest: This orchid is often called the 'Lily of the Valley orchid' because of its powerful scent.
Native habitat: This orchid is a native of several South American countries including Guatemala, Cost Rica, Mexico and El Salvador, where it grows at altitudes of 2,500m.
Description: The flower spikes appear from the base of the bulb in winter. They grow to 50cm long and produce six to ten flowers. The flowers are up to 2cm in diameter and are white with a yellow smudge at the uppermost part of the lip. The pseudobulbs grow to 10cm tall and produce two leaves, each measuring to 30cm long, from the top of the bulb.
Flowering season: Spring.
Cultivation: A fine grade compost, with dappled shade and cultivation in a cool to intermediate house environment is required.
Synonym: Odontoglossum pulchellum.
Points of interest: This orchid is often called the 'Lily of the Valley orchid' because of its powerful scent.
