Epidendrum alberti

Also known as: Albert's Epidendrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Panama

General Information

Albert's Epidendrum is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Panama. It is named after the Mr. Brenes, Costa Rican Botanist in the 1900's.

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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.