Brachionidium hirtzii
Also known as: Hirtz' Brachionidium {Ecuadorian Orchid Collector current] in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
Hirtz' Brachionidium {Ecuadorian Orchid Collector current] is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Altitude
2700 - 3000 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3 - 3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- 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.
