Pleione albiflora is native to Northern Myanmar and Yunnan province in China. They are found in the Ta-Li Mountains (Da-Li) at heights of 2377-3505 m.
Pleione albiflora also called as The White Flowered Pleione, is a species of the genus Pleione. This species was described by P.J.Cribb & C.Z.Tang in 1983.
IDENTIFY PLEIONE ALBIFLORA
Pleione albiflora is native to Northern Myanmar and Yunnan province in China. They are found in the Ta-Li Mountains (Da-Li) at heights of 2377-3505 m, where they usually grow in thick moss on shady branches of trees, stones or cliffs.
It is a cool to cold growing epiphyte or lithophyte, which reaching a height of 30 cm, with an ovoid-conic, elongated neck, 3.0-4.6 cm long pseudobulb carrying a single, apical, immature at flowering, lanceolate, falcate, acute leaf.
The White Flowered Pleione blooms in the spring on an erect, 1.2 to 5.2" (3 to 13 cm) long, single flowered inflorescence with 3 to 4 membraneous sheaths and erect, obovate, rounded to truncate apically floral bracts and carrying a fragrant flower. The flower is usually 8-10 cm in diameter, but the size and color are variable. The drooping flowers are usually pure white, but they may have pale violet stripes. The white lip is curled along the front edge and sometimes has scarlet or brown spots.
PLEIONE ALBIFLORA CARE AND CULTURE
Cultural information should only be used as a guide, and should be to be adapted to suit you. Your physical location; where you grow your plants, how much time you have to devote to their care, and many other factors, will need to be taken into account. Only then can you decide on the cultural methods that best suit you and your plants.
Light:
Pleione albiflora needs a light level of 20000-30000 lux.
Temperature:
The average temperature of the summer day is 21-23 ° C, night 10-15 ° C, which gives a daily difference of 7-12 ° C. The average temperature of the winter day is 13-17 ° C, the night 0-4 ° C, which gives a daily difference of 11-13 ° C.
Humidity:
The White Flowered Pleione needs the humidity of 60-80% during the growing season.
Substrate, growing media and repotting:
The substrate of Pleione albiflora should retain moisture but must be permeable. Repotting is best done after the leaves fall.
Watering:
During active growth, the plants should be kept moist. The precipitation scheme is wet / dry.
Fertilizer:
In the period of active growth it is necessary every week to feed the plant with 1/2 dose of fertilizer for orchids with a ratio of NPK 3: 2: 2. From the middle of June until the moment of falling leaves, it is recommended to apply 1/2 dose of fertilizer with a ratio of 2: 3: 3.
Rest period:
The resting period lasts 2-3 months, from the moment the leaves fall to the appearance of a new growth. The amount of water should be reduced, but the plants may be occasionally fogged to avoid dehydration. Fertilization should be eliminated.
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