Brachystele dilatata

Also known as: The Broad Brachystele or Spiranthes icmadophila Stenorrhynchos icmadophilum Spiranthes ulaei Cyclopogon icmadophilus Brachystele ulaei Brachystele hoehnei in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Argentina Brazil Peru Uruguay

General Information

The Broad Brachystele is an orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Argentina, Brazil, Peru, and Uruguay.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

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.