How to grow and care for Acrolophia cochlearis (Lindl.) Schltr. & Bolus
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Acrolophia cochlearis (Lindl.) Schltr. & Bolus
Acrolophia cochlearis (Lindl.) Schltr. & Bolus 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Orchidaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant grew in almost every habitat across the globe.
🌺 Flower
The flower has three petals and three sepals, and is bilaterally symmetrical. Due to the complex shape of the flower, pollination can only occur with specific pollinators, resulting in a very low fruit set rate.
🎋 Stem
It lacks a woody structure, and its stems are classified into two types: monocaule and polycaule. In monocaule, a single stem continues to grow, although new stems may emerge, with the original stem continuing to develop. In polycaule, the stem stops growing after reaching a certain height, and new stems emerge.
🪴 Root&Soil
They don't have fine roots, and their roots are thicker compared to other plants. They are broadly classified into epiphytic and terrestrial orchids. Epiphytic orchids grow attached to trees or rocks, while terrestrial orchids root in the ground.
water
How to water Acrolophia cochlearis (Lindl.) Schltr. & Bolus
How often should I water?
check Acrolophia cochlearis (Lindl.) Schltr. & Bolus Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Acrolophia cochlearis (Lindl.) Schltr. & Bolus need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Acrolophia cochlearis (Lindl.) Schltr. & Bolus likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Acrolophia cochlearis (Lindl.) Schltr. & Bolus at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Acrolophia cochlearis (Lindl.) Schltr. & Bolus prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Acrolophia cochlearis (Lindl.) Schltr. & Bolus is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Orchidaceae, Genus: Eulophia, Species: Eulophia cochlearis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Eulophia |
| Species | Eulophia cochlearis |
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