Ceratostylis eria

Also known as: The Eria or Pinalia pygmaea Ceratostylis eriaeoides Eria pygmaea in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Malaysia

General Information

The Eria is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Malaysia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single oblong shaped leaf

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.