Houlletia tigrina

Houlletia tigrina is a striking orchid species with bold botanical character and a robust, pleated-leaf growth habit. Its sculptural foliage gives the plant year-round presence, making it a rewarding choice for collectors with a humid greenhouse or protected growing area.

Care Guide

• Light: Provide medium, filtered light and shelter the foliage from strong midday sun.
• Water: Water generously during active growth, keeping the medium evenly moist but never waterlogged. Reduce watering somewhat after growth matures, without allowing the pseudobulbs to shrivel.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate to high humidity with steady air movement around the plant.
• Temperature: Grow in intermediate to warm conditions, avoiding cold drafts and prolonged temperature extremes.
• Growing medium: Use a rich but airy orchid mix that holds light moisture while draining freely. A deep container can help accommodate its root system.

With filtered light, seasonal moisture, warm humid conditions, and an open growing medium, Houlletia tigrina can mature into an impressive specimen with lush tropical presence.