Acianthera asaroides

Acianthera asaroides

Acianthera asaroides (Pleurothallis asaroides) orchids are native to the Santa Catarina State of Brazil and can be found at elevations ranging from sea level up to 1,500 meters. They thrive when mounted on a surface, where they rapidly establish themselves as healthy specimens.

While they prefer humid conditions, it’s essential to allow them to dry out briefly between waterings. These resilient orchids will flourish and produce beautiful purple flowers even in low to medium light levels.

• Light: partial shade
• Temperature: a minimum of  12°C
• Watering: epiphyte that loves daily misting
• Fertilizing: feed every 2 weeks from early spring through summer with an orchid fertiliser
• Humidity: above 70%
• Soil: epiphyte, mounted with some sphagnum
• Propagation: seeds or cuttings