Elleanthus wercklei
Also known as: Werckle's Elleanthus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Nicaragua
General Information
Werckle's Elleanthus is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Nicaragua. It is named after the German Orchid Collector late in the 19th century - early in the 1900's.
Altitude
1400 - 1400 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.5 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 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 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.
