Boyle's Crossoglossa Plant Care
Crossoglossa boylei Dodson
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With its vibrant orange-red tubular flowers, Crossoglossa boylei is a striking orchid native to Colombia. Its unique flower color and shape make it a sought-after addition to any plant collector's orchid collection, adding a pop of color and exotic flair.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to dappled sunlight
65–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Boyle's Crossoglossa?
Water Boyle's Crossoglossa every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to dappled sunlight. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Boyle's Crossoglossa?
Boyle's Crossoglossa (Crossoglossa boylei) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Crossoglossa genus. Boyle's Crossoglossa is native to South America. Boyle's Crossoglossa is also known as Boyle's Jewel Orchid.
Boyle's Crossoglossa displays an epiphytic, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Boyle's Crossoglossa produces small, colorful blooms in various shades.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Boyle's Crossoglossa?
Crossoglossa boylei requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Boyle's Crossoglossa Need?
Boyle's Crossoglossa thrives in bright indirect to dappled sunlight. Avoid placing Boyle's Crossoglossa in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to dappled sunlight
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Boyle's Crossoglossa Prefer?
Crossoglossa boylei grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Boyle's Crossoglossa prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Boyle's Crossoglossa?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Boyle's Crossoglossa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Boyle's Crossoglossa?
Feed Boyle's Crossoglossa every 2 months 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 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Boyle's Crossoglossa?
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 Boyle's Crossoglossa?
Boyle's Crossoglossa can be propagated through division, back bulbs. Similar propagation techniques also apply to eyelash orchid plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Boyle's Crossoglossa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Boyle's Crossoglossa, 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 Boyle's Crossoglossa?
Boyle's Crossoglossa is susceptible to scale insects, spider mites, aphids. 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.
Keep exploring plants
Boyle's Crossoglossa 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 Crossoglossa genus — compare its care with other Crossoglossa species on PlantoScan.
Crossoglossa is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Boyle's Crossoglossa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Crossoglossa boylei Dodson, family Orchidaceae (first published in Orquideologia 19: 85 (1993)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Boyle's Crossoglossa, 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.
- 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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