Brachionidium ballatrix

Also known as: The Ballet Dancer Brachionidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Ballet Dancer Brachionidium is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

Climate

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.