Brachionidium escobarii

Also known as: Escobar's Brachionidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Escobar's Brachionidium is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Colombian Orchid Enthusiast Current.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick 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.