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.

Altitude
250 - 1900 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
23 - 30 °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 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.

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