Epidendrum chioneum

Also known as: The Snow White Epidendrum or Epidendrum claesianum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Snow White Epidendrum is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous 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.