Ephippianthus sachalinensis

Also known as: The Sakhalin Island Ephippianthus or Ephippianthus schmidtii in Japan - ko-ichiyou-ran in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Japan

General Information

The Sakhalin Island Ephippianthus is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Japan. It is named after the meaning: small single leaf orchid.

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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.