Cranichis ciliata

Also known as: The Hairy Cranichis or Cranichis pachnodes Cranichis atrata Cranichis sororia Cranichis schlimii Cranichis polyblephara Cranichis pleioneura Cranichis mandonii in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Honduras Mexico

General Information

The Hairy Cranichis is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Colombia, Honduras and Mexico.

Altitude
1200 - 1200 m
0
2500
Temperature
16 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

  • Winter

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.

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