Cranichis engelii

Also known as: Engel's Cranichis in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Engel's Cranichis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Colombia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, 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.