Pleione praecox

PLANT INFORMATION

• Family: Orchidaceae

• Distribution: W. Central Himalaya to China (S. Yunnan)

• Type of Plant: Pseudobulbous geophyte or epiphyte

• Altitude: 1000-2500 MASL

CARE REQUIREMENTS

• Pot/Mount: Pot

• Temperature: Cool (Intermediate)

• Water: Keep constantly moist always, but not wet

• Light: Bright morning light

• Air circulation: Constant moist air movement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Blooming Period: Bloom in Autumn-Winter

• Fragrance: Fragrance

• Flowering Size/Type: 40-60 mm across / 1-2 flowers

NOTES

• Temperature Definition

  • Warm: Daytime 30°C - 35°C (86°F - 90°F) & Nighttime 22°C - 28°C (72°F - 79°F)

  • Cool: Daytime 18°C - 25°C (64°F - 77°F) & Nighttime 10°C - 15°C (50°F - 59°F)

  • Cold: Daytime 10°C - 15°C (50°F - 59°F) & Nighttime 3°C - 8°C (37°F - 46°F)