Brachionidium loxense
Also known as: The Loja Brachionidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Loja Brachionidium is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to the department within Ecuador where the species occurs.
2400 - 2700 m
0
2500
6 - 6 cm
Small
Medium
Large
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
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 Summer and Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- 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.