Brachionidium tetrapetalum
Also known as: The Four Petaled Brachionidium or Pleurothallis tetrapetala in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Four Petaled Brachionidium is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to the flowers shape.
Altitude
3200 - 3800 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.5 - 1.5 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 Summer and Winter
Blooming Season
- Summer
- 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.
