Cyclopogon cranichoides

Also known as: The Cranichis or Sauroglossum nigricans Spiranthes storeri Beadlea storeri Cyclopogon nigricans Cyclopogon cranichoides f. albolabia Beadlea cranichoides f. alba Beadlea cranichoides f. albolabia Cyclopogon storeri in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Bahamas Cuba Departamento de Copan - Honduras Departamento del Huila - Colombia Dominican Republic Haiti

General Information

The Cranichis is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Bahamas, Cuba, Honduras, Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Haiti.

Altitude

300 - 700 m

2500

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

Climate

Grows at low 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.