Brachionidium calypso

Also known as: The Calypso Brachionidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Panama

General Information

The Calypso Brachionidium is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Panama. It is named after the Nymph in Greek Mythology that dwelled on a distant, inaccessible island.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

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.