Epidendrum carnosiflorum
Also known as: The Fleshy Flowered Epidendrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia
General Information
The Fleshy Flowered Epidendrum is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.
Altitude
1700 - 2300 m
0
2500
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Substrate(s)
- Spaghnum Moss
- 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.
