Anoectochilus elwesii
Also known as: Elwes' Anoectochilus in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae
Native to: Thailand
General Information
Elwes' Anoectochilus is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Thailand. It is named after the English Plant Collector in South Asia, India and South America in the 19th century.
Altitude
300 - 1600 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer
Blooming Season
- Summer
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.
