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Pleurothallis prolifera

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by nikkik, Jul 13, 2014.

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  1. Jul 13, 2014 #1
    nikkik

    nikkik Active Member

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    I've had this plant for over five years. It grows in my south facing kitchen window mounted on treefern. It has suffered through much neglect, but is a great grower. Currently, it has five spikes! 20140713_132803.jpg
     
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  2. Jul 13, 2014 #2
    Alfonso Doucette

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    AWESOME! It's good to know there are some pleurothallids you can grow as houseplants!!!!
     
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  3. Jul 14, 2014 #3
    nikkik

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    Thank you! And I agree that it is great to have a Pleuro that doesn't require a lot of fuss to grow well. Plus, this plant is gorgeous even when it's not in bloom due to the leaves that vary between shades of green and reddish depending on the amount of light the leaves are getting.
     
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  4. Jul 14, 2014 #4
    KellyW

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    Nikki, that is a really nice plant. Good growing. I agree that it is beautiful when not in bloom, in fact I grow it mostly for the foliage. Mine frequently gets a spontaneous seed capsule. Have you had that happen?
     
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  5. Jul 15, 2014 #5
    nikkik

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    Thank you, Kelly! I have not had mine give me spontaneous seed capsules.