Guarianthe bowringiana is from Guatemala and Belize. This species is a lithophyte and inhabits rocky outcrops and cliffs near running water at elevations between 200 – 900 metres. Inflorescences measure 25 cm and produce a few flowers, the flowers measure 8 cm. Plants flower during the autumn.
 
This is a flowering size plant, and it is growing in a pot. Grow Guarianthe bowringiana on a mount or in a pot/basket with a quick drying medium to coarse bark media. It is very important to ensure that plants dry quickly. Keep plants completely dry during the winter. Grow your plant in very bright light. This species needs air movement to prevent the leaves from burning when given maximum light. This species grows well in an intermediate to warm greenhouse and needs night-time temperatures of 16 - 20 degrees and daytime temperatures of 26 to 30 degrees. This species can be grown easily indoors if given suitable conditions.
 
Plant size – This is a flowering size plant and is growing in a pot.
Family – Orchidaceae
Plant Passport - A Guarianthe bowringiana B 140084 c 12239 d GB