Pleurothallis endotrachys
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Pleurothallis endotrachys, now placed in the genus Specklinia, is a miniature orchid native to montane cloud forests from Mexico through Central America to Venezuela. It grows as an epiphyte on moss-covered branches and trunks in cool, humid environments, often in shaded areas with constant moisture.
The plant forms small clumps of short stems, each topped with a single, fleshy, lanceolate leaf. From the base of the leaf emerges a slender, upright inflorescence that can continue producing flowers for many months. The blooms are small, typically bright orange to yellow, and covered in fine hairs or warty textures, giving them a distinctive appearance under close inspection.
Flowering can be near-continuous once the plant is mature, with successive flowers opening along the same spike. This persistent blooming habit, combined with its compact size, makes it a favoured species for terrarium culture or small orchid collections.
Care Tips:
- Light: Low to medium indirect light; avoid strong direct sunlight.
- Water: Keep evenly moist year-round; do not allow to dry out completely.
- Humidity: Requires high humidity, ideally above 70%.
- Media: Fine-grade bark, sphagnum moss, or mounted on cork or tree fern with moisture-retaining backing.
- Fertiliser: Use a diluted orchid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during active growth.
- Temperature: Cool to intermediate, ideally 12–21 °C.
- Repotting: Repot or remount when media breaks down or growth extends beyond the mount or pot.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page
Size: 100mm
