Pleurothallis cardiothallis is a miniature orchid species native to Central America, featuring small, heart-shaped leaves and delicate flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Provide bright, filtered light, similar to what's found under a forest canopy. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Regular
75% intensity
Maintain consistent moisture, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure excellent drainage.
Orchid Mix
50% intensity
Moderate to Warm
50% intensity
Enjoys daytime temperatures between 20-25°C and slightly cooler nights around 15-18°C. Avoid drastic temperature fluctuations.
Light
25% intensity
Feed with a diluted orchid fertilizer monthly during the growing season. Reduce or stop fertilizing in winter.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top centimeter of the substrate feels dry to the touch.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler, dormant periods to prevent root rot. Ensure good drainage to avoid standing water.
Pruning is generally minimal. Remove spent flower spikes and any dead or yellowing leaves. Trimming can be done to maintain the plant's shape or to remove diseased parts.
Use sterilized tools to prevent disease transmission.
Propagation is primarily done through division. When the plant outgrows its pot, carefully divide the pseudobulbs, ensuring each division has at least 2-3 pseudobulbs and healthy roots.
Replant divisions immediately into a suitable orchid mix.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the growing medium breaks down, typically after flowering. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark and perlite.
Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the previous one to allow for growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pleurothallis Cardiothallis (Pleurothallis cardiothallis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Pleurothallis |
| Species | Pleurothallis cardiothallis |
Similar in genus Pleurothallis
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