Mexipedium xerophyticum
€195.00
Product information "Mexipedium xerophyticum"
Mexipedium xerophyticum – an exceptional miniature slipper orchid from Mexico
Mexipedium xerophyticum is a fascinating botanical orchid with compact fans of firm, leathery leaves. Its delicate slipper-shaped flowers open successively, creating an extended flowering display.
Native to Oaxaca in southern Mexico, this species grows on limestone rocks, rooting in small crevices and pockets of humus. Its natural habitat features seasonally dry vegetation surrounded by rainforest and tropical oak forests—a remarkable setting for a slipper orchid.
The plant spreads through creeping runners, gradually forming a colony of leafy growths. Its compact habit and delicate flowers make it a special addition to any botanical orchid collection.
You will receive a plant with two to three growths and one additional new growth.
Care: Mexipedium xerophyticum prefers bright, indirect light and intermediate to warm temperatures. A shallow, wide pot provides room for its spreading runners. Use an airy, well-draining mixture of orchid bark, perlite and limestone chips.
This limestone-loving species requires a regular supply of calcium carbonate to help prevent the growing medium from becoming acidic. Adjust supplementation to suit your potting mix and watering water.
Water regularly during active growth, allowing excess water to drain completely. Reduce watering during cooler winter conditions and avoid leaving water in the leaf crowns. Apply orchid fertiliser at a weak dilution. Elevated humidity and good air circulation support healthy growth. New growths should make contact with the potting medium so they can develop roots.
| Blooming time: | possible all year |
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| Cultivar: | potted |
| Habitus: | small (up to 15 cm) |
| Plant stage: | flowering size |
| Temperature: | temperiert bis warm |
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