Water
Water Acianthera pubescens thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering slightly during cooler months to mimic its natural dormancy cycle.
Also known as Hairy Bonnet Orchid
Acianthera pubescens is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Brazil, known for its delicate, hairy flowers and ease of cultivation in warm, humid environments.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow potting medium to dry slightly between waterings.
Orchid mix
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers intermediate temperatures, with a slight drop at night.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during active growth, reduce in winter.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Acianthera pubescens thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering slightly during cooler months to mimic its natural dormancy cycle.
Prune away dead or spent flower spikes to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage further blooming. Remove any yellowing or damaged leaves to promote plant health and prevent disease spread.
Acianthera pubescens is typically propagated by division. Carefully divide overgrown clumps during repotting, ensuring each division has at least two to three pseudobulbs and healthy roots. Replant immediately.
Repot Acianthera pubescens every 1-2 years or when the potting medium breaks down. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark or sphagnum moss. Ensure the pot allows for good air circulation around the roots.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Acianthera Pubescens (Acianthera pubescens)
Where Acianthera Pubescens (Acianthera pubescens) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Acianthera |
| Species | Acianthera pubescens |
Similar in genus Acianthera
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