Cranichis antioquiensis

Also known as: The Antioquia Cranichis or Cranichis curtii Cranichis irazuensis in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Antioquia Cranichis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Colombia. It is named after a department of Colombia where the orchid occurs.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, lance shaped leaves

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.