Brachycorythis macrantha

Also known as: The Large Flowered Bracycorythis or Platanthera helleborina Phyllomphax helleborina Gymnadenia macrantha h.v. punctulata Habenaria helleborina Eulophia helleborina in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Cameroon Gabon Guinea Liberia Nigeria

General Information

The Large Flowered Bracycorythis is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Cameroon, Gabon, Guinea, Liberia, and Nigeria.

Altitude

240 - 900 m

2500

Flower Size

2 - 2 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

Winter

Climate

Grows at low to 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.