Chelonistele kinabaluensis

Also known as: The Kinabalu Chelonistele in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Kinabalu Chelonistele is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick rigid, elliptic leaf

Climate

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.