Brachycorythis pleistophylla

Also known as: The Many Leafed Brachycorythis or Brachycorythis pleistophylla ssp. pleistophylla Brachycorythis pleistophylla ssp. leopoldii Brachycorythis pleistophylla var. leopoldii Brachycorythis pulchra Brachycorythis perrieri Brachycorythis macclouniei Brachycorythis leopoldii Brachycorythis briantiana Brachycorythis pleistophylla var. pleistophylla in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Angola Burundi Cameroon Congo Kenya Malawi Mozambique Nigeria Rwanda Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe

General Information

The Many Leafed Brachycorythis is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. 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.

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.