Cyrtochilum midas
Also known as: The Midas Cyrtochilum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Ecuador
General Information
The Midas Cyrtochilum is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. The name refers to the flowers that change to gold after time.
Altitude
1200 - 2200 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.5 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 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. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer
Blooming Season
- Summer
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.
