Epidendrum blepharistes

Also known as: The Fringed Epidendrum or Epidendrum crassipes Epidendrum dolabrilobum Epidendrum brachycladium Epidendrum funkii Epidendrum brachycladium var. crassipes in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Fringed Epidendrum is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

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.