Elleanthus maculatus

Also known as: The Spotted Elleanthus or Elleanthus lupulinus Elleanthus harlingii Evelyna maculata Evelyna lupulina in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

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

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect rigid, 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.