Brachionidium fornicatum

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

General Information

The Vaulted Brachionidium is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to the concave sepaline tube.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Winter

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.