Ophioglossella chrysostoma Plant Care
Ophioglossella chrysostoma Schuit. & Ormerod
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Ophioglossella is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Orchidaceae endemic to New Guinea. The sole species is Ophioglossella chrysostoma.
Bright indirect to filtered sunlight
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How do you care for Ophioglossella chrysostoma?
Ophioglossella chrysostoma grows best in bright indirect to filtered sunlight.
Where Is the Ophioglossella chrysostoma Native To?
What Is the Ophioglossella chrysostoma?
Ophioglossella chrysostoma (Ophioglossella chrysostoma) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Ophioglossella genus. Ophioglossella chrysostoma is native to New Guinea.
Ophioglossella chrysostoma displays an epiphytic, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Ophioglossella chrysostoma produces small, delicate blooms in various colors.
What Light Does the Ophioglossella chrysostoma Need?
Ophioglossella chrysostoma thrives in bright indirect to filtered sunlight. Avoid placing Ophioglossella chrysostoma in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to filtered sunlight
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ophioglossella chrysostoma?
Loose, well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Ophioglossella chrysostoma to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Ophioglossella chrysostoma?
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 Ophioglossella chrysostoma?
Ophioglossella chrysostoma can be propagated through division, back bulbs.
Is the Ophioglossella chrysostoma Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Ophioglossella chrysostoma, 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 Ophioglossella chrysostoma?
Ophioglossella chrysostoma 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.
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Ophioglossella chrysostoma 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 Ophioglossella genus — compare its care with other Ophioglossella species on PlantoScan.
Ophioglossella is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Ophioglossella chrysostoma thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ophioglossella chrysostoma Schuit. & Ormerod, family Orchidaceae (first published in Kew Bull. 53: 743 (1998)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Ophioglossella chrysostoma, 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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