Yellow Widelip Orchid

At maturity, this species reaches approximately 12-20 inches, presenting Narrow, strap-like, green leaves along with Bright yellow flowers with a wide lip, followed by Capsules containing small seeds. These features are supported by a reliable Clumping, fibrous roots, ensuring stability and sustained growth.

Native to Central and South America, Yellow Widelip Orchid thrives in Tropical forests, often found in humid, shaded areas at elevations around 500 to 1,500 meters. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zone 10-12. Whether grown indoor, in a curated garden or a more natural setting, its ecological requirements help maintain its vigor over time.

You can use our free plant identify app PlantPlants to chose the best spot for Yellow Widelip Orchid, This plant prefers Prefers filtered sunlight to partial shade and flourishes in Well-draining, loose potting mix, often containing bark or sphagnum moss with a soil pH of about 5.5 6.5.

Yellow Widelip Orchid needs watering,Keep moist, but not waterlogged, guided by PlantPlants app, You can get plants daily watering schedule. to maintain Moderate to high moisture, ensure steady hydration. Applying water through Bottom watering or overhead misting supports even distribution and helps prevent overwatering or dryness.

Yellow Widelip Orchid performs best within 65 F 85 F (18 C 29 C). Its ideal growth occurs at around 75 F (24 C), though it tolerates ranges from 55 F (13 C) min 90 F (32 C) max. Additionally, maintaining 60%-80% humidity encourages healthy foliage and overall plant vigor.

Feeding with Balanced orchid fertilizer (30-10-10) at the recommended Seasonal Application Frequency on PlantPlants App keeps nutrients balanced. Incorporating Addition of orchid bark, perlite enhances soil structure and fertility, while staying alert to Yellowing leaves helps you adjust care as needed to maintain optimal plant health.

Regular attention ensures this plant’s beauty and longevity. After flowering for Remove spent flower spikes and dead leaves tidies its appearance, while Every 2-3 years may be necessary as it grows, requiring a Increase pot size by 1-2 inches increase and a fresh Orchid potting mix with good drainage. for Staking or Support. Not necessary, as plants grow upright.

During Winter, reduced growth, growth may slow and some Leaves may lose color but generally remain intact can occur. For those looking to propagate, consider Division of rhizomes and provide Requires sterile conditions, specific temperature and humidity when starting from seed. If using cuttings, follow Not typically propagated by cuttings due to clumping nature to ensure successful rooting and healthy new plants.

our free plant identify and care app PlantPlants can help you diagnosisYellow Widelip Orchid problems.Though generally robust, keep watch for Aphids, spider mites, scale insects and remain vigilant against Root rot, fungal infections. Implementing Regular inspection and maintaining humidity and applying Insecticidal soap for pests; adjust watering for root rot when issues arise will help sustain the plant thriving.

This plant pairs nicely with Other orchids, shade-loving understory plants and shows No known allelopathic effects, making it a flexible choice for various Tropical gardens, indoor plant displays.

the Edible Parts: Not commonly consumed. Toxicty of Yellow Widelip Orchid, Non-toxic. learning about its N/A, Primarily ornamental, not used in cooking, and N/A can be intriguing for culinary explorers. Some traditions highlight its None documented or note its Valued for ornamental beauty in many cultures.

With an Not evaluated, proper Habitat preservation, avoiding wild collection