Bletia coccinea
Also known as: The Brick Red Bletia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Brick Red Bletia is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Altitude
1500 - 2000 m
0
2500
Flower Size
8.75 - 8.75 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Spring
Climate
hot-forest-orchids Grows at 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.
