Brachtia andina

Also known as: The Andean Brachtia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Ecuador

General Information

The Andean Brachtia is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2-13cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.8-3cm

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 173mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 60% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 11C to 26C, highest in February (12C to 26C) and lowest in January (11C to 23C).

Potting

Repotting is best done annually.