Bromheadia scirpoidea

Also known as: The Reed or Bromheadia scirpoidea ssp. dilatata Bromheadia scirpoidea ssp. scirpoidea in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Malaysia

General Information

The Reed is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Malaysia. The name refers to the leaves.

Altitude

500 - 1500 m

2500

Flower Size

1 - 1 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous rigid terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

Autumn
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.