Basiphyllaea wrightii

Also known as: Wright's Basiphyllaea in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cuba

General Information

Wright's Basiphyllaea is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cuba. It is named after the American Botanist later in the 1900's to.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick erect, lance shaped leaf

Climate

Grows at low 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.