Brachycorythis buchananii

Also known as: Buchanan's Brachycorythis or Brachycorythis parviflora in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Angola Burundi Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Nigeria Uganda Zimbabwe

General Information

Buchanan's Brachycorythis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Angola, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. It is named after the English Original Collector of Speceies late in the 19th century early in the 1900's.

Altitude

900 - 2200 m

2500

Flower Size

1.25 - 1.25 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
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.