Acrolophia capensis

Also known as: The Capetown Acrolophia or Satyrium triste Acrolophia tristis Acrolophia sphaerocarpa Acrolophia comosa Eulophia tristis Eulophia sphaerocarpa Graphorkis tristis Limodorum capense Graphorkis comosa Limodorum triste Graphorkis sphaerocarpa Eulophia barbata Eulophia comosa in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Capetown Acrolophia is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Altitude
100 - 1700 m
0
2500
Flower Size
4.5 - 4.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 50000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Summer

Substrate(s)

  • Sand

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.

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