Brachystele guayanensis

Also known as: The Guayana Brachystele or Spiranthes aguacatensis Spiranthes hostmannii Spiranthes brenesii Brachystele brenesii Brachystele aguacatensis Gyrostachys hostmannii Gyrostachys aguacatensis in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Guyana Mexico

General Information

The Guayana Brachystele is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Colombia, Guyana and Mexico. The name refers to northern South America.

Altitude

250 - 1320 m

2500

Flower Size

4 - 4 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.