Bletia stenophylla
Also known as: The Slim Leaved Bletia or Bletia stenophylla h.f. alba in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia
General Information
The Slim Leaved Bletia is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.
250 - 1900 m
0
2500
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
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.