Epidendrum ackermanii
Also known as: Ackerman's Epidendrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Puerto Rico
General Information
Ackerman's Epidendrum is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Puerto Rico. It is named after the Botanist in Puerto Rico.
Altitude
450 - 1350 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.5 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
50000 - 50000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous lance shaped terete shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Winter
Blooming Season
- Summer
- Winter
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.
