Cleistes castaneoides

Also known as: The Coppery Brown Cleistes in the subfamily: Vanilloideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

The Coppery Brown Cleistes is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Vanilloideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect lance shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

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.