Elleanthus dussii
Also known as: Duss' Elleanthus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
Duss' Elleanthus is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Swiss Botanist late in the 19th century earlier in the 1900's.
Altitude
500 - 1050 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.25 - 1.25 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 30 °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 lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
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.
