Brownleea galpinii

Also known as: Galpin's Brownleea or Brownleea galpinii ssp. major Brownleea leucantha Brownleea fanniniae Brownleea galpinii var. major Brownleea flavescens Brownleea galpinii ssp. galpinii in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Zimbabwe

General Information

Galpin's Brownleea is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Zimbabwe. It is named after the South African Banker and Botanist in the 19th century and early in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• 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.