Elleanthus discolor

Also known as: The Different Colored Elleanthus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Nicaragua

General Information

The Different Colored Elleanthus is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Nicaragua.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Climate

Grows at low to 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.