Elleanthus fractiflexus

Also known as: Elleanthus tenellus Adeneleuterophora fractiflexa in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Panama

General Information

Elleanthus fractiflexus is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Panama.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• 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.