Elleanthus aureus

Also known as: The Golden Elleanthus or Evelyna aurea in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Golden Elleanthus is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous 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.