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Anathallis adenochila Plant Care
Anathallis adenochila (Loefgr.) F.Barros
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Anathallis adenochila is a charming miniature orchid with delicate, elongated leaves that are a vibrant shade of green. Native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, this species is popular among plant enthusiasts for its petite size and elegant appearance.
Every 3–7 days
Bright indirect light
60–75°F
70–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Anathallis adenochila?
Water Anathallis adenochila every 3–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 70–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Anathallis adenochila Native To?
What Is the Anathallis adenochila?
Anathallis adenochila (Anathallis adenochila) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Anathallis genus. Anathallis adenochila is native to Brazil. Anathallis adenochila is also known as Pleurothallis adenochila, Specklinia adenochila.
Anathallis adenochila displays a compact, epiphytic orchid growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Anathallis adenochila produces small, delicate flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Anathallis adenochila?
Anathallis adenochila requires watering every 3–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 3–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Anathallis adenochila Need?
Anathallis adenochila thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Anathallis adenochila in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Anathallis adenochila Prefer?
Anathallis adenochila grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Anathallis adenochila prefers humidity levels of 70–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
70–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Anathallis adenochila?
Loose, well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Anathallis adenochila to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Anathallis adenochila?
Feed Anathallis adenochila every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Anathallis adenochila?
Repot every 1-2 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Anathallis adenochila?
Anathallis adenochila can be propagated through division, back bulbs, keiki propagation. Similar propagation techniques also apply to restrepia polygonoides plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Anathallis adenochila Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Anathallis adenochila, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Anathallis adenochila?
Anathallis adenochila is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Anathallis adenochila Need?
Anathallis adenochila grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Anathallis adenochila is native to Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Anathallis adenochila as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Anathallis adenochila is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Anathallis genus — compare its care with other Anathallis species on PlantoScan.
Anathallis is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Anathallis adenochila thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Anathallis Species
Other Anathallis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anathallis adenochila (Loefgr.) F.Barros, family Orchidaceae (first published in Hoehnea 30: 187 (2003)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Anathallis adenochila, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Johann Macedo, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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