Phragmipedium kovachii

It's a large, cool-growing terrestrial orchid that typically grows on rocky slopes with pebbly soil. Here are some care tips.

• Light: Needs bright, indirect light to grow well. Place it where it receives good, filtered light throughout the day, but avoid any direct sun to prevent leaf burn.
• Temperature: It requires cool to intermediate temperatures. Aim for a range of 50-85°F (10-29°C), with cool nights dropping into the 50-65°F (10-18°C) range.
• Humidity: High humidity is critical, reflecting its cloud forest habitat. Maintain levels at or above 70%. Excellent air movement must be provided to prevent fungal issues in high humidity.
• Watering: This species must be kept constantly moist and should never dry out, as it lacks water-storage organs. Water heavily, sometimes up to 2-3 times per week in warm periods.

Additional Notes

The orchid is renowned for having some of the largest flowers in the genus, measuring up to 9 inches (23 cm) across. It can flower year-round under continuous ideal conditions.