Water
Water Acianthera recurva thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage and allow for some air circulation around the roots to prevent moisture buildup.
Acianthera recurva is a miniature orchid species native to Brazil. It features small, often greenish-yellow flowers with distinctive recurved petals and sepals.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Avoid direct, intense sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow potting medium to nearly dry out between waterings. Ensure excellent drainage.
Orchid bark mix
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures range from 18-24°C during the day and 13-16°C at night. Avoid drastic temperature fluctuations.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a diluted orchid fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Acianthera recurva thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage and allow for some air circulation around the roots to prevent moisture buildup.
Prune away spent flower spikes and any yellowing or dead leaves. This helps maintain plant health and encourages new growth. Use sterile cutting tools to prevent the spread of diseases.
Propagation is typically done by division of mature clumps during repotting. Separate the pseudobulbs with at least two healthy leaves and a portion of the root system.
Allow the cut surfaces to dry slightly before repotting.
Repot Acianthera recurva every 1-2 years, or when the potting medium has broken down, usually in the spring. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark or a sphagnum moss blend.
Ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Acianthera Recurva (Acianthera recurva)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Acianthera |
| Species | Acianthera recurva |
Similar in genus Acianthera
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