Cyclopogon millei

Also known as: Mille's Cyclopogon in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Mille's Cyclopogon is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Colombia. It is named after the American Orchid Enthusiast and Collector in South America earlier in the 1900's.

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.