Epidendrum arnoldii
Also known as: Arnold's Epidendrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
Arnold's Epidendrum is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Mr Schultze, German Orchid Collector in Colombia in the 1900's.
Altitude
1800 - 3300 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.85 - 1.85 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °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, oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
- IsFragrant
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.
