Anacheilium brachychilum

Also known as: The Short in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Short is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Fragrant:

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Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.